eople to People Citizen Ambassadors go where tourists donât. They interact with people who share a passion for preserving their global cultural heritage. For over 50 years, People to People Citizen Ambassadors have traveled the world to advance President Dwight D. Eisenhowerâs vision of bringing ordinary citizens together to promote peace through understanding.
The following information provides an historical perspective on how Hawaii came to be integrated into the United States as a state of the Union, and the fact that this status is not and has never been legally valid.
In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th State of the United States. Today, Hawaii is a global gathering place for visitors to share in the spirit of aloha.