Nevada Appeal at 150: Aug. 21, 1959: Hawaii officially made state with proclamation

Aug. 21, 1959: Hawaii officially made state with proclamationWashington, Aug. 21 — UPI — President Eisenhower proclaimed Hawaii a state today and unfurled a new 50-star flag for the nation. The president’s proclamation bringing the Pacific islands territory into the Union and the unveiling of the new flag took place at formal White House ceremonies. It marked the second time this year Eisenhower has welcomed a new state. He proclaimed Alaska a state on Jan. 3 in similar ceremon