Thanks to Dole, what started as a diplomatic relationship between the US and Hawaii during the 1850s ended in full annexation of the multi-island kingdom less than a half century later.

Foster, ex-Secretary of State, gave out last night for publication an argument in favor of the annexation of Hawaii. He says in the argument: View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

Despite opposition from many native Hawaiians, Hawaii was annexed by the United States in 1898. Though Dole had sent a delegation to Washington D.C. four years earlier seeking annexation ...

Dole president. President William McKinley annexes Hawai'i. The Hawaiian public never votes on the question of annexation. Sanford B. Dole is recognized as governor of the Territory of Hawai'i in ...

The standout story from Cleveland's presidency involves Hawaii. When he returned to office in 1893, Cleveland was greeted with a treaty that had been presented to the Senate for the annexation of ...