The signing set in motion the final steps toward Hawaii's statehood, leading to its formal admission as the 50th state later in 1959 and altering the political and strategic makeup of the nation.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii Admission Act (Public Law 86-3), formally approving the bill that would enable Hawaii to become a U.S. state.
The signing set in motion the final steps toward Hawaii's statehood, leading to its formal admission as the 50th state later in 1959 and altering the political and strategic makeup of the nation.
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Trump officially signs a sanctions bill that expands tariff powers against Russia.
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Trump signed a sanctions bill against Russia, enhancing his tariff authority.
Trump officially signs a sanctions bill against Russia, expanding his tariff powers.