Hawaii Becomes 50th State

Date: August 21, 1959 • Location: Washington, United States

United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the Union. Hawaii's admission is currently commemorated by Hawaii Admission Day.

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