AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The History of Hawaii
By the 1940s, most Hawaiians actively wanted to be a state. Five bills were introduced to Congress asking for statehood in the years after World War II. In 1959, Hawaii finally achieved a significant milestone by becoming the 50th state of the United States. The idea of Hawaiian independence remains a topic of discussion and debate. Preserving and revitalizing native Hawaiian culture is also a priority for many in Hawaii.