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Hundreds of people attend workshops at a conference focusing on the future of Hawaii. More


The Hawaii Statehood Commission hosts a conference focusing on the future of the islands. More


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One state lawmaker says fear about offending Hawaiian sovereignty groups has killed the celebration spirit for Hawaii's 50th statehood anniversary. More
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Video Reports

protestors chanting at Iolani Palace
Tonight many gathered at the Iolani Palace to protest what they call is the United States illegal occupation of Hawaii. 8/21/2009. More


Anti-statehood protestors
A group of anti-statehood demonstrators rallied out in front of the convention center this morning. 8/21/2009. More


outside Iolani Palace
Iolani Palace Remains Powerful On Statehood Day More


Statehood 50th year anniversary logo
Today's convention in commemoration of Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood had little pageantry but plenty of optimism. 8/21/2009. More


Governor Lingle speaking at Statehood Anniversary opening ceremony
More than 1500 people attended today's commemoration conference at the Hawaii Convention Center. 8/21/2009. More


U.S. Senator Dan Inouye
For Inouye, becoming a state opened his doors to national politics. 8/19/2009. More


former Hawaii Governor Ariyoshi
Former Hawaii governor George Ariyoshi says it took political maneuvering to make statehood become a reality. 8/18/2009 More


Olympic Gold Medal-winning decathlete Bryan Clay talks about taking part in this week's 50th Anniversary of Hawaii statehood.

Hawaii becomes the nation's 50th state with a vote in Congress and the signature of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. More


Slideshows

Take a walk through the first years of Hawaii's statehood. More


The Aloha State's second decade moves forward with Gov. George Ariyoshi at the helm. More


Hawaii State Seal
Who wrote the state anthem? What is the state tree? Find out. More


Quizzes

Should the state have held more festivities to celebrate Hawaii's 50th statehood anniversary?

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