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Daniel Ken Inouye ( / iːˈnoʊˌeɪ / ee-NOH-ay; [1] September 7, 1924 – December 17, 2012) 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 of Honor recipient.
May 6, 2024 · Daniel Inouye was an American Democratic politician who was the first U.S. representative of Hawaii (1959–63) and who later served as a U.S. senator (1963–2012). He was the first Japanese American to serve in both bodies of Congress. Inouye was born to working-class parents of Japanese ancestry.
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Composed of soldiers of Japanese ancestry, the 442nd became one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history. For his combat heroism, which cost him his right arm, Inouye was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart with Cluster.
Learn about the life and legacy of Daniel Inouye, a Japanese American soldier who fought in World War II and became a US senator. He witnessed the Pearl Harbor attack, overcame discrimination, and received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Italy.
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Dec 17, 2012 · Learn about the life and achievements of Daniel Inouye, a Japanese American senator who lost his arm in World War II and became a Medal of Honor recipient. Explore his biography, interview, and gallery on the Academy of Achievement website.
Learn about the life and achievements of Daniel Inouye, a decorated World War II veteran and a long-serving U.S. senator from Hawaii. He was the highest-ranking Asian American politician in U.S history and a champion of national parks preservation.
Dec 18, 2012 · Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, who went to Washington at the birth of his state in 1959, dominated public life in the Hawaiian islands for more than 50 years and became a quiet voice of...
