Daniel K. Inouye
Former President pro tempore of the United States Senate
Daniel Ken Inouye was an American attorney, soldier, and politician who served as a United States senator from Hawaii from 1963 until his death in 2012. Beginning in 1959, he was the first U.S. Representative for the State of Hawaii, and a Medal... Wikipedia
Born: September 7, 1924, Honolulu, HI
Died: December 17, 2012 (age 88 years), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Awards: Army Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and more
Education: The George Washington University Law School (1952), University of Hawaii at Manoa, The George Washington University, and more
Previous offices: President pro tempore of the United States Senate (2010–2012), Senator, HI (1963–2012), and Representative (1959–1963)
Spouse: Irene Hirano (m. 2008–2012) and Margaret Shinobu Awamura (m. 1948–2006)
Party: Democratic Party
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