Why was Hawaii important to the United States��? -

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Over the last 113 or so years, the emphasis has changed for the US government. The land was stolen from the Kingdom of Hawaii, and although many US citizens do not know that fact, many local Hawaiians are still very emotional and upset about this. Around the turn of the 20th century (1900s), Hawaii was the center of the Pacific whaling commerce. Thousands of whales met there peril and eventually turned into oil for lamps, perfumes, and other products. Soon, large sugar cane and pineapple plantations were the big. As Hawaii grew, many wealthy US visitors came in great clipper ships to vacation on the famous, and beautiful Waikiki beach. Some made there homes here, and grew businesses. Recognizing the ideal location for trade with the East, Japan, China, Indonesia, and India, ports were built on the West shores. Along with that came the protection of the US Navy at Pearl Harbor, and Air Force at Hickam, as well as numerous Army and Marine bases. As the US was forced into WWII, it was very evident Hawaii was hugely significant as a forward out post, refueling station, medical facility (Trippler Army Hospital), and R R area for the troups. Maui was a huge stagging and training area as well. From WWII on ward, Hawaii, especially O ahu has been very significant as the trading capital of the Pacific, importing, financial, military, and great commerce between the Orient, and India/ Africa, and the USA. Millions and Billions of dollars are spent, or traded through Hawaii on daily basis.