John A. Burns
Second Governor of the State of Hawaii
John Anthony Burns (March 30, 1909 – April 5, 1975) was an American Democratic politician. Burns was the second governor of Hawaii from 1962 to 1974. He almost lost his primary re-election nomination.[1]
John Burns | |
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2nd Governor of Hawaii | |
In office December 3, 1962 – December 2, 1974 | |
Lieutenant | William S. Richardson Thomas Gill George Ariyoshi |
Preceded by | William F. Quinn |
Succeeded by | George Ariyoshi |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's at-large district | |
In office January 3, 1957 – August 21, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Farrington |
Succeeded by | Daniel Inouye (U.S. Representative) |
Personal details | |
Born | Hill County, Montana, U.S. | March 30, 1909
Died | April 5, 1975 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | (aged 66)
Resting place | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1927–1928 |
References
change- ↑ Coffman, Tom (1986). Catch a Wave: Case Study of Hawaii's New Politics. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 0-8248-0270-5.