Annexing Hawaii

1842

Jan 1, 1842

The United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Wangha, which gave the United States trade and navigation rights in Hawaii.

1893

Jan 1, 1893

American businessmen staged a coup, overthrew the Kingdom of Hawaii, and set up a provisional government.

1898

Jan 1, 1898

Congress passed a joint resolution declaring Hawaii a territory of the United States.

1900

Jan 1, 1900

Hawaii became an official territory of the United States.

1941

Jan 2, 1941

After the Pearl Harbor incident, Hawaii's strategic position became prominent and became an important base for the US military in the Pacific Ocean.

1959

Jan 1, 1959

Hawaii officially became the 50th state.