Well, Hawaii is closer to Asia, so it is something like a resting point. The US can stop there, hold a base perhaps, and then go to Asia from a closer point. Like with WWII and island hopping. Or it's probably talking about how the island helps with trade and being closer. Not entirely sure what you're looking for, but hope this helps.
Athens
Athens was called a democracy because it had one ruler
Everyone voted
Had assembly's for rule
Athens wanted more control of land
Sparta
Athens
male slaves taught until 6 years old
mothers taught girls to clean,spin thread, and cook
teachers made students memorize books
Sparta
all 7 year olds trained for battle
boys sent to barracks
girls learned wrestling, and boxing
Economy
Athens
coins for money
traded at market
traded mostly by sea
Sparta
stole farmland
slaves for goods
metal rods for money
fertile soil for crops
The photograph.
Because it is made by someone other than Rosevelt but it is still first-hand information.