The Pen That Signed The Apology

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Hard to believe it’s been nearly 20 years since then-President Bill Clinton in 1993 signed what’s known as the Apology Bill, a joint resolution that formally acknowledged the United States’ role in the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 

Along with the many Hawaii-related artifacts displayed in his office, Sen. Daniel Akaka has a framed photo from the day Clinton signed the apology, including the pen he used to sign it. 

Sen. Daniel Akaka's framed photo of then-President Bill Clinton signing the Apology Bill in 1993.

Take a closer look, and check out Sen. Daniel Inouye‘s shades and the long locks on Gov. Neil Abercrombie (then a congressman). 

Photo of the day President Bill Clinton signed the Apology Bill.

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