THE WATERGATE SCANDAL. When John Gardner formed Common Cause in August 1970 to act as a citizens' lobby to make government and politics more open and accountable, little did he know that in a few years the times would be ripe for reform.
Monday, October 8, 2012. Hawaiian Coat of Arms and Seal. The coat of arms of the Nation of Hawaiâi was drawn up during the time of Kamehameha III; a May 31, 1845 story in the Polynesian newspaper reported that the National Coat of Arms was adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
Hawaiian Feathered Capes & Symbols of Royalty plus Native Canoes Photos. The use of feathers in artistic capes ('ahu'ula) and royal standards (KÄhili) was reserved for members of the Hawaiian royalty. Another limited royal symbol was the chief's neck ornament (Lei Niho Palaoa), a hook hung on cords of human hair, which is said to resemble fishing hooks.