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Territory of Hawaii 1941

Under increasing U.S. influence, the population of Hawaii grew and its economy grew as well, as the islands increased sugar and pineapple production to satisfy the U.S. mainland. Hawaii's importance as a military outpost became critical when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

THE BIRTH OF A SHIP

On March 23, 1914 "In the name of the United States of America, I christen thee 'Oklahoma'

 

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