Laws are not the only limitations to the president’s power to make decisions. Status relationships such as those between the president and his cabinet advisors, and even as far as the mere opinions of other important political figures, also present a source of hindrance. President Eisenhower’s cabinet advisors as well as outside political dignitary significantly shape his decisions—their views on the issue at times varied consequently possibly swaying, and certainly impacting his decree. Amongst these political notables were Federal Judge J. Frank McLanghlin, who stated that he would not shave until Hawaii was granted statehood, Lorrin P. Thurston, chairman of the Hawaii Statehood Commission, who never lost hope and contributed endless efforts to achieving statehood for Hawaii, and many others. Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn, and Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon B. Johnson, also played major roles in shaping President Eisenhower’s decisions. Fred A. Seaton, Secretary of the Interior also influenced Eisenhower greatly, as an important member of his Cabinet. Because Seaton strongly supported the idea for Hawaiian statehood, he pushed his views on the President, which clearly assisted in shaping his decision. Though these are key sources of restrictions, further causes of limitations are often more influential and of greater importance.

Although not possessing a direct role in decision-making, many external figures also played key roles in the necessary procedures. The allies/supporters of the proposal were undoubtedly, amidst the chief influential people. These “allies” were made of mostly of Republicans, northerners, and Hawaiian leaders. Northerners greatly espoused the movement because by admitting Hawaii into the Union, they would have another vote for civil rights. Clearly this interested them immensely. Hawaiian leaders agreed with the idea because they felt it would assist in achieving further prosperity and better conditions for their people. People however also disagreed with the idea of adding Hawaii to the Union. Some of these people included the native Hawaiians, southerners, and nativists in America. Native Hawaiians detested Americans. They disagreed with the actions of the Americans when they first began settling in Hawaii; they took over their sugar production. These

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