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7 O.F. RECEIVED NOV 2 6 1954 147-E CENTRAL FILES October 25, 1954 The Honorable Samuel P. King 210 Hawaiian Trust Building Honolulu, Hawaii Re your letter of September twentieth, the following may be publicly used if you so desire. 10F138-C Two years ago the Republican Party pledged itself to strive earnestly to attain statehood for Hawaii, This purpose is an essential element in the progressive program the Administration and legislative leaders in the 83rd Congress designed and supported for the good of all America. Partisan obstruction in the second session of the 83rd Congress gave a setback to Hawaiian statehood. This fight will be continued, in full accordance with our pledge, until the people of Hawaii enjoy their full rights as citizens of our Forty-ninth State. Dwight D. Eisenhower DWIGHT D EISENHOWER sent 10/26/54 cc: Jas, Hagesty-10/26 CROSS CARD FOR STAFF SECRETARY