George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies aged 100
Summary
George Ariyoshi, Hawaii’s former governor and the first Asian American governor in the United States, died at age 100. He served three terms as governor from 1973 to 1986 and was known for his leadership during a period of growth for Hawaii.Key Facts
- George Ariyoshi was the first Asian American governor in the U.S.
- He was governor of Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, serving three terms.
- Ariyoshi became acting governor in 1973 after John Burns fell ill, then won election in 1974.
- He was a member of the Democratic Party and helped during its rise to power in Hawaii.
- Ariyoshi was born in 1926 in Honolulu to Japanese immigrant parents.
- He served in the U.S. Army as an interpreter in Japan near the end of World War II.
- Ariyoshi earned degrees in history, political science, and law from Michigan State and the University of Michigan.
- As governor, he was concerned about Hawaii’s rapid growth and its effects on infrastructure and the environment.
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