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Hawaii!!!!On August 21, 1959, Hawaii was admitted into the union as the 50th state. This beautiful land was annexed by the United States in 1898, three years after Queen Liliuokalani abdicated her throne. Hawaii became an official territory in 1900.11:05 AM # |
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