John L. Stevens

John L. Stevens was the United States Minister to the Kingdom of Hawaii during the critical period leading to the annexation of Hawaii. He played a pivotal role in the events of 1893, supporting the coup against Queen Liliʻuokalani by providing military assistance and facilitating the establishment of a provisional government. His actions were instrumental in the U.S. government's annexation of Hawaii, which was viewed by many as an imperialistic maneuver.