When war broke out with Spain in 1898, the military significance of Hawaiian naval bases as a way station to the SPANISH PHILIPPINES outweighed all other considerations. President William McKinley signed a joint resolution annexing the islands, much like the manner in which Texas joined the Union in 1845. (jan 1, 1898 – 1h 1min, jan 1, 1898 y)
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jan 1, 1898
1h 1min, jan 1, 1898 y
~ 61 min