Before that. When the U.S. ambassador conspired with U.S. citizens in Hawaii to overthrow the existing monarchy.[1] Accounts I've heard explain it as U.S. bus

Before that. When the U.S. ambassador conspired with U.S. citizens in Hawaii to overthrow the existing monarchy.[1] Accounts I've heard explain it as U.S. businessmen (or their proxies) stormed the palace and held the monarchy hostage until a a document dissolving the current nation was signed (under duress). 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii#Overthrow_of_1893_%E2%80%93_Republic_of_Hawaii_(1894%E2%80%931898) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii#Overthrow_of_1893_%E2%8...