THE WATERGATE SCANDAL. When John Gardner formed Common Cause in August 1970 to act as a citizens' lobby to make government and politics more open and accountable, little did he know that in a few years the times would be ripe for reform.
Monday, October 8, 2012. Hawaiian Coat of Arms and Seal. The coat of arms of the Nation of Hawaiâi was drawn up during the time of Kamehameha III; a May 31, 1845 story in the Polynesian newspaper reported that the National Coat of Arms was adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
Notes. 1  The motto was originally designated as Regnant populi in 1864. 2  Eureka first appeared on the state seal in 1849.  3 In God We Trust first appeared on the state seal in 1868. 4  The motto of Hawaii was first used by King Kamehameha III in 1843, after his restoration.