Hawaii Then and Now
Hawaii has only been an official U.S. state since 1959, but it's hard to imagine a time when it wasn't a part of the American lifestyle. Our own little piece of paradise, the archipelago -- made up of hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles -- is a land of exotic dress and dances while still populated by good ol' American folk. But it's changed in many ways since becoming our 50th state -- and stayed the same in many others. Here: Waikiki Beach in 1954.
Leaping Dolphins in 2005
Dolphin leap in a show at Sea Life Park in Oahu.
One-on-One Time in 1955
One-on-One Time in 2005
A couple hikes Iao Valley in Maui.
Smiling Waitress in 1955
Smiling Waitress in 2010
Arne Sorensen (left) and Ian Schrager attend a screening at The Waikiki in Honolulu.
Beach Activities in 1955
Tourists join in the hukilau --- "huki" means "pull in" and "lau" means "rope." The object is to pull in the net and hope there are fish in it to cook in the communal baking pit.
Beach Activities in 2005
A fire dancer performs in Oahu.