
George Ariyoshi, First Asian American Governor, Dies at 100
George Ariyoshi, the first American governor of Asian descent, has died at the age of 100. He served as the governor of Hawaii and was a pioneering figure in American politics.
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Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100 - AP News
Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100 AP News
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A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.
By Robert D. McFadden
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