Hawaii Statehood and International Law
Since Hawaii was a territory of the United States in 1945, the United Nations in 1946 listed Hawaii as a non-self-governing territory under the administration of the United States (Resolution 55(I) of 1946-12-14). Also listed as non-self-governing territories under the jurisdiction of the United States were Alaska Territory, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
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