The Republic of Hawaii

The Republic of Hawaii was an independent nation established in 1894 after overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy. It functioned as a sovereign state with its own government and military until 1898, when the United States annexed Hawaii. This transition marked Hawaii’s shift from an independent republic to a U.S. territory, eventually becoming the 50th state in 1959. The Republic of Hawaii played a key role in Hawaii’s modern history, symbolizing its brief period as self-governing before becoming part of the United States.