Before a treaty annexing Hawaii to the United States could be rushed through the U.S.Senate in 1893

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President Harrison was a strong supporter of annexing Hawaii and had negotiated a treaty to that effect, but his term expired before the treaty could be ratified by the Senate. Grover Cleveland, who succeeded him in office, opposed the treaty and tried to block its passage. This delayed the annexation of Hawaii until 1898, when it was finally approved by an act of Congress.

Before a Treaty Annexing Hawaii to the United States Could