George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
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. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Governors (US)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/george-ariyoshi-dead.html