Rev. William D. Westervelt

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Reverend William D. Westervelt, a well-known pastor and author in Honolulu, brought a strong spiritual voice to Hawaii’s war relief efforts. Through sermons and public talks, he urged unity across ethnic and religious lines, emphasizing that moral duty included both prayer and active service. He supported Liberty Loan campaigns and encouraged his congregants to contribute to Red Cross drives and volunteer work. Westervelt’s writings and public outreach played an important role in framing the war as a test of national character and spiritual conviction.
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jillradke

Jill Byus Radke has written about Hawaii's historic places for over 25 years. Before becoming the President of Apuakea Communications, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Aulani, A Disney Resort, the Director of Communications at Bishop Museum, and the Director of Development at Historic Hawaii Foundation. She's also held leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Macmillan Publishing, and the USS Missouri Memorial Association. She graduated from Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management, from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, and she did her graduate studies in historic preservation at the University of Hawaii.

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