Duke the Ambassador

Duke is back on the beach and all is right in the World

- Duke Kahanamoku

The Ambassador at Large

The Ambassador of Aloha

- As Ambassador of Aloha

Aloha meant to express affection, love, compassion, peace, mercy.

Derived from a compound of the Hawaiian words “alo” – presence, front, face, to share, and “ha” – the breath of life.

Duke and Babe Ruth

Duke with Queen Mum

Duke With Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Sons

- Duke was officially named the Hawaii’s Ambassador of Aloha in 1959, upon Hawaii achieving statehood. A role he had played for many years as Hawaii’s most famous citizen.