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244. Why is Hawaii part of the United States? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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The History of Hawaii
The United States annexed Hawaii in 1898, making it a territory of the US. In 1919, the first bill for Hawaiian statehood was introduced to Congress but quickly failed. World War II played a pivotal role in Hawaii's journey to statehood. The war effort transformed the islands into a strategic military hub. After the war, veterans who had served in the Pacific returned to Hawaii and became advocates for statehood.
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