George Ariyoshi, Hawaii’s first Asian American governor, dies at 100
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George R. Ariyoshi, Hawaii’s first Asian American governor, dies at 100. A three-term Democrat who led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, he guided the state through growth and a tourism boom while breaking barriers for minorities; survived by his wife Jean and three children, and praised by Gov. Josh Green for his trailblazing public service.
- Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, first U.S. governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100 NBC News
- George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies The New York Times
- George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100 Politico
- Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi dies at age 100 Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Flags lowered to honor former Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi KITV
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