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Statehood Day or Admission Day is a legal holiday in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It is celebrated annually on the third Friday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the state's 1959 admission to the Union. It was first celebrated in 1969. [1]
On Aug. 21, 1959, President Eisenhower’s signature making Hawaii a state was cause for celebration. Months earlier, when Congress voted to support Hawaii’s admission into the United States ...
According to timeanddate.com, Hawaii’s Statehood Day commemorates Hawaii’s admission as a state on August 21, 1959. In 1898 the United States annexed Hawaii, which was declared as a “necessary” navy base for the conduct of the Spanish-American War.
3 Οκτ 2023 · Hawaii, a tropical paradise known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions, boasts a diverse array of national holidays that hold deep historical and cultural significance. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the origins, traditions, and vibrant celebrations that make Hawaiian national holidays so special.
5 Αυγ 2020 · On Aug. 21, 1959, President Eisenhower granted statehood to Hawaii after a 323 to 89 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. In celebration of the event, the third Friday of August is designated a state holiday.
16 Αυγ 2019 · Since 1969, Statehood Day—or Admission Day, as it was called until 2001—has been a state holiday, held on the third Friday in August. You might think Hawaii would celebrate Statehood Day each year with fireworks, speeches, bands and parades.
Statehood Day is a state holiday in Hawaii, USA observed on the third Friday in August. Also known as Admission Day, it commemorates the admission of the state to the Union in 1959. History of Hawaiian Statehood Day. From as early as 1849, there had been several attempts to make Hawaii a part of the United States.
