Our country has suffered a great loss with the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye this week. As a decorated hero of WWII, Inouye continued to honor his country & native Hawaii by becoming the first Japanese-American to serve in Congress by winning Hawaii’s first US election in 1959. His political career then took him to the Senate where he held a seat since 1963.
This clip features Daniel Inouye being elected to Congress in Hawaii's first election after statehood in 1959.
http://files.wpafilmlibrary.com/VIDEOS/in.mov
Senator Dan Inouye Dies at 88 - From the Washington Post
Check out his Senatorial page and make sure to click on About Dan and read his biography and the section on his military commendations
When I was trying to get information regarding my father, I looked to his office for help. They were really great and I received a phone call within several days. I'll never forget that. Who better to go than a WWII veteran who could understand your plight!
RIP senator! You were a great man!
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