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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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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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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