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| Assumed office January 3, 1963 Serving with Daniel Akaka |
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| Preceded by | Oren E. Long |
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| In office August 21, 1959 – January 3, 1963 |
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| Preceded by | First congressman (statehood) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ponce Gill |
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| Born | September 7, 1924 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Shinobu Awamura (deceased) Irene Hirano (m. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Oren Ethelbirt Long ( March 4, 1889 - May 6, 1965) was the tenth Territorial Governor of Hawai'i and served from 1951 to 1953 The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Thomas Gill, formally Thomas Ponce Gill (born April 21, 1922) a Democrat, served in the United States Congress from 1963 to 1965 Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. 2008) |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Website | Senator Daniel K. Inouye |
Daniel Ken Inouye (born September 7, 1924) is a recipient of the Medal of Honor and currently serves as the senior United States Senator from Hawaii. Alma mater is Latin for "nourishing mother" It was used in Ancient Rome as a title for the mother Goddess, and in Medieval The University of Hawaii at Mānoa is a public co-educational University and is the flagship campus of the greater University of Hawai{{okina}}i system. Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the He has been a senator for forty-five years, since 1963, a distinction that few senators have achieved, and is currently the third most senior member, after fellow Democrats Robert Byrd (West Virginia) and Ted Kennedy (Massachusetts). Robert Carlyle Byrd (born November 20 1917 is the senior United States Senator from West Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party. West Virginia ( is a state in the Appalachian Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (born February 22 1932 is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. He was Hawaii's first representative after it became a state. He was also the first American of Japanese descent to serve in the United States House of Representatives and later the first in the Senate. The are the dominant Ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent of these approximately 127 million are residents of Japan The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has continuously represented Hawaii in the United States Congress since it achieved statehood in 1959. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party.
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Biography
Inouye was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, a Nisei Japanese American, son of Kame Imanaga and Hyotaro Inouye. Nisei ( 二世, second generation is a Japanese language term used in countries in North America, South America and Australia to specify [1] He grew up in the Bingham Tract, a Chinese-American enclave within the predominantly Japanese-American community of Mo'ili'ili in Honolulu, and was at the Pearl Harbor attack as a medical volunteer. The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by [2] In 1943, when the Army dropped its ban on Japanese-Americans serving in the Army, Inouye curtailed his premedical studies and enlisted in the Army. [2] He was assigned to the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which became the most highly-decorated unit in the history of the U. Nisei ( 二世, second generation is a Japanese language term used in countries in North America, South America and Australia to specify The 442nd Infantry, formerly the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army, was an Asian American unit composed of mostly Japanese S. Army. During the World War II campaign in Europe he received the Bronze Star and also the Distinguished Service Cross, which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery acts of merit or meritorious service The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, awarded for extreme The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
While recovering from World War II wounds in Percy Jones Army Hospital, Inouye met Bob Dole, then a fellow patient. A coat of arms or armorial bearings (often just arms for short in European tradition is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people The Percy Jones Army Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly the Battle Creek Sanitarium, was purchased by the United States Army in 1942 Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole (born July 22 1923 is an attorney and retired United States Senator from Kansas from 1969–1996 serving part of that time Dole mentioned to Inouye that after the war he planned to go to Congress. Inouye beat him there by a few years. Despite being members of different political parties, the two lawmakers remain life-long friends. Percy Jones Army Hospital later became a Federal Center and, in 2003, was renamed the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in honor of the two men and another senator who had stayed in the hospital, Philip Hart. The Battle Creek Sanitarium, in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, first opened on September 5, 1866 as the Western Health Philip Aloysius Hart ( December 10, 1912 &ndash December 26, 1976) was a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan
Although he lost his right arm in the war, he remained in the military until 1947, discharged with the rank of captain. Due to the loss of his arm, he abandoned his plans to become a surgeon[2] and returned to college to study political science on the GI Bill. The GI Bill (officially titled Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 PL346 58 Statutes at Large 284 provided for college or vocational education for returning He graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1950 with a B. The University of Hawaii at Mānoa is a public co-educational University and is the flagship campus of the greater University of Hawai{{okina}}i system. A. in political science. He earned his J. D. from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D. The George Washington University Law School, commonly referred to as GW Law, is the Law school of The George Washington University. C. in 1953 and was elected into Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Phi Delta Phi, ΦΔΦ, is the world's largest legal fraternity whose membership is restricted to students and practitioners of the law Soon afterward he was elected to the territorial legislature, of which he was a member until shortly before Hawaiʻi achieved statehood in 1959. He won a seat in the United States House of Representatives as Hawai'i's first full member, and took office on August 21, 1959, when Hawai'i became a state. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He was reelected in 1960.
In 1962 he was elected to the United States Senate, succeeding fellow Democratic Sen. The US Senate election 1962 was an election for the United States Senate which occurred in the middle of John F Oren E. Long. Oren Ethelbirt Long ( March 4, 1889 - May 6, 1965) was the tenth Territorial Governor of Hawai'i and served from 1951 to 1953 He has been re-elected every six years since then, most recently in 2004. The United States Senate election 2004 was an election for one-third of the seats in the United States Senate which coincided with the re-election of George He delivered the keynote address at the turbulent 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Chicago Convention redirects here for the Convention on International Civil Aviation for the event also referred to by this name [2] He gained national attention for his service on the Senate Watergate Committee. The Senate Watergate Committee was a special committee convened by the United States Senate to investigate the Watergate burglaries and the ensuing Watergate He was chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence from 1975 until 1979, and chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs from 1987 until 1995 and from 2001 until 2003. Inouye was also involved in the Iran Contra investigations of the 1980s, chairing a special committee from 1987 until 1989. The Iran-Contra affair was a political scandal which was revealed in November 1986 as a result of earlier events during the Reagan administration. He was a candidate for reelection to the Senate in 2004 and easily defeated his Republican opponent, Campbell Cavasso. Campbell Cavasso, commonly known as Cam Cavasso (born October 14, 1950) is an American Businessman
His wife of fifty-seven years, Maggie, died on March 13, 2006. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. On May 24, 2008, he married Irene Hirano in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. Irene Y Hirano is the president and chief executive officer of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Ms. Hirano is president and chief executive officer of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
"The Gang of 14"
On May 23, 2005, Inouye was one of fourteen moderate senators to forge a compromise on the Democrats' use of the judicial filibuster, thus blocking the Republican leadership's attempt to implement the "nuclear option". Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Gang of 14 was a term coined to describe the Bipartisan group of Senators in the 109th United States Congress who successfully negotiated a compromise A filibuster, or "talking out a bill", is a form of obstruction in a Legislature or other decision-making body The nuclear option, also called the constitutional option, is an attempt by the presiding officer of the United States Senate to end a filibuster by majority Under the agreement, the Democrats would retain the power to filibuster a Bush judicial nominee only in an "extraordinary circumstance", and the three most conservative Bush appellate court nominees (Janice Rogers Brown, Priscilla Owen and William Pryor) would receive a vote by the full Senate. Court of Appeal, Court of Appeals, and Appellate Division redirect here for a list of specific courts using those titles see Court of Appeal Janice Rogers Brown (born May 11, 1949 in Greenville Alabama) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District Priscilla Richman Owen (born October 4, 1954) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. William Holcombe "Bill" Pryor Jr (born April 26 1962, Mobile Alabama, USA) is a federal judge on the United States
Medal of Honor citation
"Second Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 21 April 1945, in the vicinity of San Terenzo, Italy. While attacking a defended ridge guarding an important road junction, Second Lieutenant Inouye skillfully directed his platoon through a hail of automatic weapon and small arms fire, in a swift enveloping movement that resulted in the capture of an artillery and mortar post and brought his men to within 40 yards of the hostile force. Emplaced in bunkers and rock formations, the enemy halted the advance with crossfire from three machine guns. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope to within five yards of the nearest machine gun and hurled two grenades, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and neutralized a second machine gun nest. Although wounded by a sniper’s bullet, he continued to engage other hostile positions at close range until an exploding grenade shattered his right arm. Despite the intense pain, he refused evacuation and continued to direct his platoon until enemy resistance was broken and his men were again deployed in defensive positions. In the attack, 25 enemy soldiers were killed and eight others captured. By his gallant, aggressive tactics and by his indomitable leadership, Second Lieutenant Inouye enabled his platoon to advance through formidable resistance, and was instrumental in the capture of the ridge. Second Lieutenant Inouye’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army. "[3]
Committees
- Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Defense (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Chairman)
- As Chairman of the full Committee, Sen. The US Senate Committee on Appropriations is a Standing committee of the United States Senate. The US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense is one of twelve subcommittees of the U US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce Justice Science and Related Agencies, often referred to colloquially as the CJS Subcommittee is one of twelve subcommittees The US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development is one of twelve subcommittees of the U US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is one of twelve subcommittees of the U The United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies is one of twelve subcommittees of the United States Senate US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs is one of twelve subcommittees of the U United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State Foreign Operations and Related Programs is one of twelve subcommittees of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations The Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation is a Standing committee of the United States Senate in charge of all senate matters related to the following Inouye is an ex officio member of all subcommittees.
- Committee on Indian Affairs
- Committee on Rules and Administration
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Senate Democratic Steering and Coordination Committee
Electoral history
2004 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is responsible for dealing with matters related to the American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (also called the Senate Rules Committee) is responsible for the rules of the United States Senate, with administration The Joint Committee on Printing is a Joint committee of the U ) 76% |
| Campbell Cavasso (R) 21% |
| James Brewer (I) 2% |
| Lloyd Mallan (Lib. Campbell Cavasso, commonly known as Cam Cavasso (born October 14, 1950) is an American Businessman ) 1% |
1998 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. ) 79. 2% |
| Crystal Young (R) 17. 8% |
| Lloyd Mallan (Lib. ) 3% |
1992 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. ) 57. 3% |
| Rick Reed (R) 26. 9% |
| Linda Martin (Green) 13. 7% |
1986 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. ) 70. 6% |
| Frank Hutchinson (R) 26. 4% |
1980 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. ) 77. 9% |
| Cooper Brown (R) 18. 4% |
1974 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. ) 82. 9% |
| James D. Kimmel (I) 17. 1% |
1968 Hawaii United States Senate Election
| Daniel Inouye (D) (inc. ) 83. 4% |
| Wayne C. Thiessen (R) 15% |
1962 Hawaii United States Senate Elections
| Daniel Inouye (D) 69. 4% |
| Ben Dillingham (R) 30. 6% |
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, housed in the Daniel K. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the US military. This is a list of United States military personnel who received the Medal of Honor for their actions during World War II. This article is about the US Army medical research institute (not the hospital Inouye Building
Notes
External links
- United States Senator Daniel Inouye official Senate site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- 21 Asian American World War II Vets to Get Medal of Honor May 19, 2000
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