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George Ariyoshi, first U.S. governor of Asian descent, dies at 100
George Ariyoshi, who served as Hawaii's governor for three terms, has passed away at the age of 100. He was recognized as the first U.S. governor of Asian American descent. (sources: politico, nbcnews, nytimes, ap)
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Ariyoshi was a member of the Democratic Party and focused on diversifying Hawaii's economy during his tenure from 1974 to 1986. His leadership marked a significant moment in U.S. political history.
- Ariyoshi served as Hawaii's governor for three terms from 1974 to 1986.
- He was the first U.S. governor of Asian American descent.
- He aimed to diversify Hawaii's economy, which was heavily reliant on tourism.
Why it matters
Ariyoshi's tenure represented a milestone in the representation of Asian Americans in U.S. politics.
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