Hiram Fong
Hiram Leong Fong (Yau Leong Fong; October 15, 1906 – August 18, 2004) was an American politician and businessman. He was the first United States senator for Hawaii. He served as senator from 1959 to 1977. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Hiram Fong | |
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 Fong in 1973 | |
| United States Senator from Hawaii | |
| In office August 21, 1959 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Spark Matsunaga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1906 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 2004 (aged 97) Kahaluu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Fong ran for President of the United States in 1964. He lost the primary to Barry M. Goldwater. He was the first Asian-American to run for President of the United States. Patsy Mink would follow him as the few Hawaiians to run for President.
Fong died in Kahaluu, Hawaii of complications from a fall, aged 97.[1]
References
- Nakaso, Dan. "Hiram Fong dead at 97" Honolulu Advertiser, 18 August 2004.
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