Hawaiian Canoe Paddle

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration1934

U.S. National Archives
United States

Wooden Hawaiian canoe paddle with long shaft, oval blade, and silver plaque inscribed: "Hookupu / Presidena Franklin D. Roosevelt / He / Mea / , Hoomanao / No / Kou / Makaikai / Ana / Ia / Hawaii / Nei / Iulae 24-28 1934 / Mai / Ka / Hui O Kamehameha." A gift to FDR during his July 1934 trip to Hawaii from the Order of Kamehameha. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1947.93.343.

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Title: Hawaiian Canoe Paddle
Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration
Date: 1934
Location: Hawaii
Physical Dimensions: Wooden Hawaiian canoe paddle with long shaft, oval blade. Dimensions overall: 66"h x 11 1/4"w 1 1/2"d

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