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by Jakawao 3131 days ago
Also, keep in mind that Hawaii was not even a US State at this point. It was an independent island nation that happened to have a US military base.
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DrScump 3131 days ago
No, it was a U.S. possession, not unlike Alaska (bound for statehood) or the Philippines (preparing for independence).
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