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Waikiki Beach
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku lived from 1890-1968. He was born and
raised in Waikiki and was a full-blooded Hawaiian, representing
the culture to millions of people. He was an Olympic champion
winning three gold, two silver, and one bronze metal in four
Olympics between 1912 and 1922. He is known as the Father
of International Surfing having introduced the sport to the
Eastern seaboard. He is recognized as the "Hawaiian Ambassador
of Aloha". During his lifetime, the Duke was a movie actor,
political figure, and true hero. His statue is located on
Waikiki Beach where many honor him by placing leis on his
statue.
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