The Restoration - Hoodie


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The Restoration - Hoodie

$41.00

The front design: Captures the powerful moment of the Hawaiian flag being raised on November 28, 1843, symbolizing the return of sovereignty.

The back design: Is a serious conversation starter. Its bold, simple, but the meaning behind it is deep.

Here is the breakdown of the symbolism in that "No 55" design:
The "55": This stands for the 55th U.S. Congress. In 1898, unable to secure the 2/3 vote needed for a Treaty of Annexation (which is the legal way to acquire territory), the 55th Congress passed the "Newlands Resolution" (Joint Resolution 55) instead, which only required a simple majority.

The "Prohibited" Slash : This represents rejection and nullification. By crossing out the "55," the design symbolizes the argument that the 55th Congress had no lawful authority to annex a foreign country via a domestic resolution.

The Message: Its a visual shorthand for: "A Joint Resolution is not a Treaty." It asserts that the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom was never legally extinguished because the "55" act was invalid.
Its a powerful way to wear your history. It looks like a cool graphic to the average person, but to anyone who knows the history (or asks you about it), its a stand for Ea (sovereignty).

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Fit Guide
  • 8.5 oz/yd 80/20 cotton/polyester with 100% cotton face
  • Heather colors, Safety Colors, Neon Pink are 55/45 cotton/polyester
  • Unisex fit / Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Mid-weight / Split-stitched double-needle sewing on all seams, metal eyelets, and pouch pocket
  • Tear away label
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Body Length27"28"29"30"31"32"33"34"35"
Body Length Tolerance1"1"1"1"1"1"1"1"1"
Chest Width (Laid Flat)19"20"22"24"26"27"28"29"31"
Chest Tolerance1"1"1"1"1"1"1"1"1"
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)33"34"35"36"37"38"39"40"40"
Sleeve Tolerance1"1"1"1"1"1"1"1"1"