07-04-2014, 05:59 AM
@ kalakoa:
Just to clarify some points of history, Hawaii was annexed in 1898 and given territorial status. Statehood came in 1959 after a vote of 94.3% in favor in an open election. The options in that election were remaining a territory or becoming a state. Independence was not on the ballot. Turnout was 90% of eligible voters.
Just to clarify some points of history, Hawaii was annexed in 1898 and given territorial status. Statehood came in 1959 after a vote of 94.3% in favor in an open election. The options in that election were remaining a territory or becoming a state. Independence was not on the ballot. Turnout was 90% of eligible voters.