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Senate Debates Hawaiian Annexation and Open Sessions
Senators Pettigrew and White push resolutions opposing annexation and defending Hawaiian independence while urging open Senate sessions on the issue. The day features debate over intervention, exacting talk of Hawaii affairs, and Morrill shifting to favor open sessions.
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Pettigrew
White
Washington
Senate
United States
Hawaii
Hale
South Dakota
Sesson
Callom
California
Turpie
Morrill