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The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base.
In 1887, the U.S. Senate authorized the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor, establishing it as a strategic naval base in Hawaii.
On January 20, 1887, the United States Senate passed legislation permitting the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor from the Hawaiian Kingdom.
The agreement granted exclusive rights to the U.S. Navy for establishing coaling stations and naval facilities.
This move reflected growing American strategic interest in the Pacific region during the late 19th century.
Pearl Harbor's deep harbor and geographic position made it ideal for naval operations and Pacific trade routes.
The lease paved the way for expanded American presence and ultimately the annexation of Hawaii.
Pearl Harbor would later become a pivotal site during World War II and beyond.
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Pearl Harbor