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No Tee-Time for Obama on Midway

Golfing at Midway Atoll

President Obama has been getting media coverage of late not just for recent conservation actions, but also for his dedication to golf. We previously posted that he will miss seeing Midway’s iconic albatrosses, but should still find plenty to see and do during his visit to the atoll. He is, however, ... more

Posted: September 1, 2016 • Filed Under: Conservation, History, Life on Midway, People, Uncategorized • Tagged With: golf, obama

Obama’s Visit to Midway

North Beach

Hawaiʻi doesn’t keep secrets very well. Many folks in the conservation community were pretty sure that the “U.S. high-level dignitary” scheduled to speak at the IUCN World Conservation Congress had POTUS written all over it – well before the official announcement confirmed the rumor. Many also hoped ... more

Posted: August 27, 2016 • Filed Under: History, Marine Life, People, World War II • Tagged With: battle of midway, history, national memorial, national monument, obama, Papahanaumokuakea

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