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Moving Image Archive > Universal Newsreels > Aloha Hawaii. islanders Celebrate Long-Sought Statehood, 1959/03/16

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Aloha Hawaii. islanders Celebrate Long-Sought Statehood, 1959/03/16 (1959)

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Hawaii becomes 50th state, "gives lie to communist charges of American colonialism" (partial newsreel)

This movie is part of the collection: Universal Newsreels

Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, b&w

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: Christine Hennig - - May 14, 2005
Subject: Now We Can Corner the Market on Grass Skirts!
Hawaiians celebrate the attainment of statehood in this newsreel story with flag-waving, festivals, and, of course, hula dancing. This is pretty much what youd expect, though they also throw in a Cold War jab at the Commies for good measure.
Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: **. Weirdness: **. Historical Interest: ***. Overall Rating: **.