This Day in History June 16, 1897

By Ruth on June 16, 2013 in history
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On this date in 1897, Hawaii (featured above) was incorporated into the U.S. with the treaty of annexation.  Back in 1893, the queen of Hawaii had been overthrown, and there was a provisional government established.  Hawaii was dependent on the U.S., and this treaty seemed to make perfect sense.  It was not until 1959 that it became the 50th and final state to enter the U.S.

Hawaii is one place I would love to visit one day, but I have never been able to do so.  In many ways, I live much closer to the state now that I live in Washington state, but I know that travel to Hawaii is pretty expensive.  If I were to go, I think I would want to go to one of the smaller islands, but then again, I would like to see the Pearl Harbor memorial.  Maybe one day I’ll get the chance.

For more info:

http://www.hawaiihistory.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&year=1897

http://www2.hawaii.edu/~hslp/journal/vol1/Annex_Treaty_(HJLP).pdf

http://famousdaily.com/history/republic-of-hawaii-incorporated-into-us.html

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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  1. Miz Helen June 16, 2013 Reply

    Hi Ruth,
    Thank you so much for stopping by to chat with me, it is very nice to meet you. I love your blog and really enjoy history and what it brings to our life today. Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to your post in the future.
    Miz Helen
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