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Eisenhower Proclaims Hawaii the 50th state
The recording contains Eisenhower saying that the United States and the other states join in welcoming Hawaii as the 50th state. He also says that he wishes for prosperity, security and happiness for Hawaii and hopes for an increased closeness in the…
Press Release Regarding Presidential Proclamation Number 3309, Admission of the State of Hawaii Into the Union, August 21, 1959
The document is a press release of the President’s proclamation stating the admission of Hawaii as a US state. It states that the Congress approved the establishment of the State of Hawaii on March 18 1959 and that the election held on November 7…