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Videos (16)
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How Was Hawaii Formed?
How Was Hawaii Formed?Video Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
the origins of the Hawaiian islands have remained a geological puzzle for generations, but recent investigations uncovered that volcanoes hold the key to much of the formation of these beautiful islands.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
Attack on Pearl HarborVideo Clip (1:49)
Video Clip (1:49)
On December 7, 1941, Japan launches a surprise attack on American soil at Pearl Harbor.
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Keck Observatory
Keck ObservatoryVideo Clip (3:06)
Video Clip (3:06)
Get the facts on the Keck Observatory, home to some of the world's largest and most advanced telescopes.
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Inaugural Address: Barack H. Obama
Inaugural Address: Barack H. ObamaVideo Clip (3:22)
Video Clip (3:22)
An excerpt from Barack H. Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
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Becoming Barack Obama
Becoming Barack ObamaVideo Clip (5:49)
Video Clip (5:49)
A look at the events of Barack Obama's childhood and youth that influenced and shaped him into the person he is today.
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Hawaii Becomes 50th State
Hawaii Becomes 50th StateVideo Clip (1:33)
Video Clip (1:33)
In a History Rewind video, in 1959, Hawaii's half century-old request for statehood is granted as it is welcomed as the fiftieth state of America by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Hawaii is now the nation's southern-most state.
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Richard Young Recalls Pearl Harbor
Richard Young Recalls Pearl HarborVideo Clip (3:19)
Video Clip (3:19)
WWII veteran Richard Young talks about his experience during the attack on Pearl harbor.
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Nuts About Macadamias
Nuts About MacadamiasVideo Clip (3:16)
Video Clip (3:16)
A closer look at the harvesting of macadamia nuts in Mauna Loa, Hawaii.
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Surfboard Tech
Surfboard TechVideo Clip (4:25)
Video Clip (4:25)
Follow the history of surfing, the first extreme sport that originated in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Obama Makes History
Obama Makes HistoryVideo Clip (3:42)
Video Clip (3:42)
President Barack Obama was elected the first African-American president of the United States on November 5, 2008, transcending centuries of inequality in America.
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Election 2008: Barack Obama
Election 2008: Barack ObamaVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
A look at Barack Obama's presidential campaign and historic win in the 2008 general election
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Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor
Japanese Attack Pearl HarborVideo Clip (2:26)
Video Clip (2:26)
A look back at the day that lived in infamy.
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Kenneth M. Taylor at Pearl Harbor
Kenneth M. Taylor at Pearl HarborVideo Clip (4:02)
Video Clip (4:02)
During the attack on Pearl Harbor WWII veteran Kenneth Taylor led an air assault against the Japanese.
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Atomic Test Explosions 1948
Atomic Test Explosions 1948Video Clip (1:36)
Video Clip (1:36)
Shots of a test nuclear explosion in Hawaii. | Courtesy of the Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office
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Atomic Test Explosions
Atomic Test ExplosionsVideo Clip (1:26)
Video Clip (1:26)
Shots of a test nuclear explosion in Hawaii. | Courtesy of the Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office
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First Images of Battle of Midway
First Images of Battle of MidwayVideo Clip (1:23)
Video Clip (1:23)
The victory at Midway was the turning point of World War II. The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle, widely regarded as the most important one of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
Photo Galleries (5)
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Hawaii
Hawaii(12 Photos)
12 Photos
View pictures from the state of Hawaii on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor(14 Photos)
14 Photos
View pictures of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the sinking of the USS Arizona, and the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Barack Obama
Barack Obama(18 Photos)
18 Photos
The 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama was elected in 2008 and is the first African American to hold the office.
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World War II Damage and Destruction
World War II Damage and Destruction(7 Photos)
7 Photos
View photos of the damage and destruction from World War II.
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World War II: Rest and Relaxation
World War II: Rest and Relaxation(10 Photos)
10 Photos
View photos of soliders from World War II
Speeches & Audio (1)
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Eisenhower Proclaims Hawaii the 50th state
Eisenhower Proclaims Hawaii the 50th stateAudio Clip (0:26)
Audio Clip (0:26)
Eight months after Alaska became a U.S. state, President Eisenhower signs the official proclamation on August 21, 1959, admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state and delivers a welcoming speech.
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