The name Larissa is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Larissa is: Protection. The name Larissa is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Larissa is: Protection. The name Larissa is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Larissa is: Citadel. The name Larissa is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Larissa is: Cheerful.
Hawaii Becomes a State. August 21, 1959. The U.S. had built a naval base in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii's importance as a military outpost became critical when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This brought the United States as well as Hawaii into World War II.
Hawaii became part of the United States after a long period of  being an annexed territory. In 1897, the Hawaiian Territory was  established so that the United States could â¦ protect the Hawaiians  from other influence. Hawaii became a state in 1959.Andrew Lubin.awaii became part of the United States after a long period of  being an annexed territory. In 1897, the Hawaiian Territory was  established so that the United States could â¦ protect the Hawaiians  from other influence. Hawaii became a state in 1959. Andrew Lubin.