While argued as historically correct , one report of events that followed stated that in order to please American interests during the War of 1812 , a flag of the United States was raised over Kamehameha 's home only to be removed when British officers in the court of Kamehameha powerfully objected to it . While disputed as historically accurate , one account stated that in order to placate American interests during the War of 1812 , a flag of the United States was raised over Kamehameha 's home only to be removed when British officers in the court of Kamehameha vehemently objected to it .