Hawaii Celebrates Statehood
Today Hawaii is celebrating its 53rd anniversary of becoming a State, and there is much to celebrate.
Remembering Hawaii’s attainment of statehood on August 21, 1959, former Gov. Linda Lingle (R) recalls the celebration in the streets – civil defense horns wailing, church bells peeling, ship whistles blaring and motorists honking their horns. She has a distinct recollection of a headline proclaiming Hawaiians to be “First Class Citizens Now.” Lingle remembers the moment as “a day that marked new opportunities – socially, economically and politically.” Read More »Hawaii Celebrates Statehood