jan 17, 1898 - Annexation of Hawaii
Description:
In the 1800s, the leaders in Washington were concerned that Hawaii might become part of a European nation's empire. At last, however, America's annexation of Hawaii in 1898 extended U.S. territory into the Pacific and highlighted resulted from economic integration and the rise of the United States as a Pacific power.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 17, 1898
Now
~ 127 years ago