An officially sponsored and comprehensive history of Hawaii's part in the Second World War.Henry L. RobertsForeign Affairs
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annexed by the US in 1898; naval base at Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japanese in 1941, a major cause of US entry into World War II; became a state in 1959. Capital: Honolulu. Pop: 1 257 608 (2003 est). Area: 16 640 sq km (6425 sq miles). Former name:Sandwich IslandsAbbreviatio...
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Hawaii’s Statehood Day commemorates Hawaii’s admission as a state on August 21, 1959. Already in 1898, the United States had annexed Hawaii for strategic reasons during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, Oahu served as the command post for the US operations in the Pacific. Af...
The origin of Hawaiians’ love for SPAM® dates back to World War II, when this pork-and-ham-based meat product was served to the GIs. From there, it became a staple in local cuisine. Fried SPAM® Classic and rice is now recognized as a popular local dish. 25) Hawaii has 2 ...
I know for a fact that our world traveling friends love returning home to Issaquah. They’ve been long-time residents and ongoing contributors to the community, having served in public office and continually volunteering. These days it takes me a bit longer to warm up to flying. Anywhere. Ho...
Hawaii also became an important outpost for the U.S. military through the 20th century, and Pearl Harbor was the site of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, that forced the U.S. into World War II. Today, the military maintains its presence here, with several major military bases on...
Tourism is Hawaii’s largest industry. Expansion has been particularly rapid sinceWorld War II, and the growth has resulted in part from continued improvements in transportation and the stimulus provided by the state government and local businesses. The majority of visitors come from the U.S. main...
“day of infamy” that saw the sinking of USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor and ends with Imperial Japan’s unconditional surrender aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Following an astounding career that spans five decades and three wars, from World War II to the Korean War to the Operation Desert ...