Queen Salote started out as an unlikely heir to the throne of Tonga. Her parent's marriage was unpopular with the people, so Salote grew up isolated and ignored until she ascended the throne as a young teenager who was determined to be the best queen she could be. It was through her efforts in Tonga and abroad during WWII that Tonga began to prosper and rise on the international stage. Making Salote one of the most popular rulers in Tongan history. Come listen to the story of this iconic Pacific Queen who fought for women's rights, the culture of Tonga and managed to defy imperial japan. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/ayden-fitzgerald/subscribe. Works Cited

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