How Hawaii Became America's 50th State

Hawaii's journey to becoming America's 50th state was a remarkable chapter in US history, marked by political struggle, cultural assimilation, and a deep desire for self-governance. For over a century, Hawaii experienced significant economic, political, and social transformations, culminating in the historic vote on August 21st, 1959, when Hawaiians overwhelmingly supported statehood. On August 21st, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii Admission Act, officially admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state, a momentous occasion that marked a turning point in the relationship between the United States and the Hawaiian Islands.

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