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Wednesday, November 12, 2003

The U.S. Navy returned control of the island of Kahoolawe to the state of Hawaii on Tuesday.

Native Hawaiians consider Kahoolawe to be sacred. They have been working on plans to restore and protect the land, which had been under military control since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

A formal changeover ceremony is being held today.

Get the Story:
Kahoolawe restoration group taking root (The Honolulu Star-Bulletin 11/11)
Navy Returns Control of Hawaiian Island (AP 11/11)

Relevant Links:
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission - http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov

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