George Ariyoshi

About

Politician and Democrat who, in 1974, became the first Asian American to be elected Governor of Hawaii. He served until 1986.

Before Fame

He worked as a U.S. Army interpreter during World War II.

Trivia

He held his first major political office -- as Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii -- from 1970 to 1974.

Family Life

He married Jean Miya in 1955. The couple later had three children: Lynn, Ryozo, and Donn.

Associated With

He ended his tenure as Governor of Hawaii while Ronald Reagan was president.