Daniel Inouye
United States Senator from Hawaii (1963–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daniel Ken "Dan" Inouye[1] (September 7, 1924 – December 17, 2012) was an American politician and United States Senator from Hawaii.[2] He was known for receiving the Medal of Honor because of his actions in World War II.[3]
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Daniel Inouye | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office June 28, 2010 – December 17, 2012 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Leader | Harry Reid |
Preceded by | Robert Byrd |
Succeeded by | Patrick Leahy |
United States Senator from Hawaii | |
In office January 3, 1963 – December 17, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Oren Long |
Succeeded by | Brian Schatz |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's At-large district | |
In office August 21, 1959 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | John Burns (Delegate) |
Succeeded by | Thomas Gill |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-09-07)September 7, 1924 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
Died | December 17, 2012(2012-12-17) (aged 88) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Maggie Shinobu Awamura (1949–2006) Irene Hirano (2008–2012) |
Children | Ken Inouye |
Alma mater | University of Hawaii, Manoa George Washington University |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal |
Signature | |
Website | Senate website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943–1947 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 442nd Regimental Combat Team |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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- In this Japanese name, the family name is Inouye.