Meta: The Reyn Spooner 2016 Summer Commemorative Shirt helps you remember the great parts of Hawaiian statehood. After all, Hawaii is more than just islands.
The Reyn Spooner 2016 Summer Commemorative Shirt
What better way to celebrate the great state that is Hawaii than with a shirt depicting those things that set it apart as a state. Granted, there isn 't room enough on one shirt to put everything that makes Hawaii such a tropical wonderland, however, the many elements of Hawaiian statehood are clearly represented in this limited edition Reyn Spooner print by Dietrich Varez design.
Statehood
The Republic of Hawaii became a United States protectorate in 1894. In 1898, the naval base at Pearl Harbor was used during the Spanish American …show more content…
The flag would now have 50 stars in staggered rows of five and six stars each. This new flag officially represented the United States on July 4, 1960.
The Hawaiian flag dates back to 1845. It features the Union Jack of the United Kingdom and the horizontal stripes of the United States. The stripes also vary in colors to represent the eight main islands of Hawaii: Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, and Oahu.
Flowers
The territorial flower of Hawaii was the hibiscus. The flower could be any color all the way through Hawaii 's U.S. statehood. Then, in 1988, the Hawaiian legislature officially adopted the yellow hibiscus to represent their state. There were originally only five varieties of hibiscus in Hawaii, but with importation and the developing of hybrids, there are now countless varieties beautifying the …show more content…
Instead of the traditional webbed feet of a goose, the nene has abbreviated webs with claws that help it hold onto the islands ' many lava stones. The birds were hunted for sport and nearly wiped out. They became a protected species in 1949, but are still an endangered species to this day. In 1957, the nene, or Hawaiian goose, was declared to be the official state bird.
Coral Reefs
Hawaii is surrounded by tens of millions of acres of coral reef. In fact, the Northwestern Hawaiian Island Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve has over 84 million acres of protected reef. The reserve is larger than every other national reserve in America combined. Hawaii 's reefs have over 7,000 species of marine plants and animals. A full quarter of these species are not found anywhere else on earth.
These reefs are responsible for making many of the things that make Hawaii a traveler 's and adventure 's paradise possible. The reef 's ecosystem creates a habitat for the fish and other marine life that make Hawaii a seafood lover 's dream. The reefs also block giant waves from destroying the state 's world-class beaches. In other places, the reefs channel and shape the waves into those sought by surfers and other wave enthusiasts the world over. This does not even address the great beauty the reefs share with snorkelers and divers each and every
The Reyn Spooner 2016 Summer Commemorative Shirt
What better way to celebrate the great state that is Hawaii than with a shirt depicting those things that set it apart as a state. Granted, there isn 't room enough on one shirt to put everything that makes Hawaii such a tropical wonderland, however, the many elements of Hawaiian statehood are clearly represented in this limited edition Reyn Spooner print by Dietrich Varez design.
Statehood
The Republic of Hawaii became a United States protectorate in 1894. In 1898, the naval base at Pearl Harbor was used during the Spanish American …show more content…
The flag would now have 50 stars in staggered rows of five and six stars each. This new flag officially represented the United States on July 4, 1960.
The Hawaiian flag dates back to 1845. It features the Union Jack of the United Kingdom and the horizontal stripes of the United States. The stripes also vary in colors to represent the eight main islands of Hawaii: Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, and Oahu.
Flowers
The territorial flower of Hawaii was the hibiscus. The flower could be any color all the way through Hawaii 's U.S. statehood. Then, in 1988, the Hawaiian legislature officially adopted the yellow hibiscus to represent their state. There were originally only five varieties of hibiscus in Hawaii, but with importation and the developing of hybrids, there are now countless varieties beautifying the …show more content…
Instead of the traditional webbed feet of a goose, the nene has abbreviated webs with claws that help it hold onto the islands ' many lava stones. The birds were hunted for sport and nearly wiped out. They became a protected species in 1949, but are still an endangered species to this day. In 1957, the nene, or Hawaiian goose, was declared to be the official state bird.
Coral Reefs
Hawaii is surrounded by tens of millions of acres of coral reef. In fact, the Northwestern Hawaiian Island Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve has over 84 million acres of protected reef. The reserve is larger than every other national reserve in America combined. Hawaii 's reefs have over 7,000 species of marine plants and animals. A full quarter of these species are not found anywhere else on earth.
These reefs are responsible for making many of the things that make Hawaii a traveler 's and adventure 's paradise possible. The reef 's ecosystem creates a habitat for the fish and other marine life that make Hawaii a seafood lover 's dream. The reefs also block giant waves from destroying the state 's world-class beaches. In other places, the reefs channel and shape the waves into those sought by surfers and other wave enthusiasts the world over. This does not even address the great beauty the reefs share with snorkelers and divers each and every