On August 21, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order making Hawaii the 50th state.

Hawaii The Fiftieth State

At a multiple pen signing at the White House, President Eisenhower proclaims and acclaims Hawaii the 50th State, and unfurls the flag that will fly next July Fourth with a new star representing the 600.000 people of Hawaii.

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