sanford ballard dole

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Definition of sanford ballard dole in English English dictionary

born April 23, 1844, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands died June 9, 1926, Honolulu Hawaiian politician. The son of U.S. missionaries, he served in Hawaii's legislature (1884-87) and on its supreme court (1887-93). He led the committee formed by local sugar interests that overthrew Queen Liliuokalani (1893) and sought annexation by the U.S.; he then served as the first president of the Republic of Hawaii (1894-1900). Though U.S. Pres. Grover Cleveland demanded the queen's restoration, Dole pressed successfully for annexation (1900) and afterward served as governor of the Territory of Hawaii (1900-03). He later became a federal district judge (1903-15)

Hyphenation

sanford Bal·lard dole

Turkish pronunciation

sänfırd bälırd dōl

Pronunciation

/ˈsanfərd ˈbalərd ˈdōl/ /ˈsænfɜrd ˈbælɜrd ˈdoʊl/