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Hawaii Becomes a State. August 21, 1959. The U.S. had built a naval base in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii's importance as a military outpost became critical when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This brought the United States as well as Hawaii into World War II.
7.3k Views â¢ Upvoted by Andrew Hamada, born and raised on Oahu. Until January 17, 1893, when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown, Hawaii was an independent kingdom. After a short period as a republic, Hawaii was annexed by the United States on July 4, 1898 and became a territory.There were several attempts at attaining statehood over the next 60 years, but it wasn't until March 1959 that Congress passed the Hawaii Admission Act and President Eisenhower signed it.Following a referendum in June, Hawaii became the 50th state of the Union on August 21, 1959.Written 29 Dec, 2010 â¢ View Upvotes.here were several attempts at attaining statehood over the next 60 years, but it wasn't until March 1959 that Congress passed the Hawaii Admission Act and President Eisenhower signed it. Following a referendum in June, Hawaii became the 50th state of the Union on August 21, 1959. Written 29 Dec, 2010 â¢ View Upvotes.