Hawaii statehood movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:advocates_for local politicians
gptkbp:campaigns focused on statehood
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased recognition of Hawaiian identity
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced by native Hawaiian leaders
gptkbp:date_of_statehood August 21, 1959
gptkbp:election held in 1959
gptkbp:federal_involvement gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkbp:goal achieve statehood for Hawaii
gptkbp:historical_context U. S. expansionism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hawaii statehood movement
gptkbp:influenced_by post-World War II politics
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of held in support of statehood
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Hawaii_Democratic_Party
gptkb:Hawaii_Republican_Party
gptkb:Hawaii_Statehood_Commission
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:Hawaii_Admission_Act
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Hawaii_Admission_Act_of_1959
gptkbp:media_coverage increased during the 1950s
gptkbp:military_service significant during statehood movement
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Governor_John_A._Burns
gptkb:Senator_Hiram_Fong
gptkb:Prince_Jonah_Kūhiō_Kalanianaʻole
gptkbp:opponent anti-statehood activists
gptkbp:outcome_of_referendum overwhelming support for statehood
gptkbp:public_perception shifted towards statehood in the 1950s
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:result Hawaii becoming the 50th state
gptkbp:state gptkb:political_representation
economic growth
increased civic participation
federal funding
improved quality of life
cultural preservation efforts
community development initiatives
increased tourism
increased job opportunities
strengthened cultural identity
improved infrastructure
environmental protections
greater community engagement
enhanced public safety
strengthened local governance
improved transportation systems
improved housing conditions
increased cultural exchange programs
increased healthcare access
enhanced education opportunities
greater economic diversification
enhanced social services
greater international recognition
enhanced environmental conservation efforts
enhanced tourism marketing efforts
greater access to technology
greater civil rights protections
strengthened educational institutions
gptkbp:support increased after World War II
gptkbp:territorial_status prior to statehood
gptkbp:time_period 1950s to 1960s
gptkbp:trade_goods influenced statehood push
gptkbp:user_countries decolonization movements
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hawaii_Admission_Act
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5