Today in History: Hawaii
Today in History–November 7–the Library of Congress features Hawaii, which ratified a state constitution on this day in 1950 (it officially became the 50th state on August 21, 1959). Find out more about the history and culture of the Crossroads of the Pacific by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more fabulous primary sources.
Hawaii primary source set with teacher’s guide
Hawaiian historical newspapers
Annexation of Hawaii: Topics in Chronicling America
Hawaii manuscripts & mixed materials
Hawaii stories from America’s Library
Library blog posts
- Aloha, Hawaii! Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Month Teaching with the Library of Congress April 12, 2012
- Native Hawaiian Law In Custodia Legis May 10, 2021
- How Hawaiians Saved Their Language Folklife Today May 24, 2017
- Extremities of the Earth: Largest Active Volcano Worlds Revealed: Geography & Maps May 10, 2019
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