Former Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshishi Dies

George R. Ariyoshi, the first Asian American governor of United States===Hawaii, has died at the age of 100. He served as governor of United States===Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, leading the state through a period of significant growth. His political career began in 1954, coinciding with the Democratic Party's rise to power in United States===Hawaii. He was elected lieutenant governor in 1970 and became acting governor in 1972 when Governor John A. Burns fell ill. Ariyoshi won the governorship outright in 1974 and was reelected twice. Current Governor Josh Green issued a statement acknowledging Ariyoshi's legacy as a trailblazer and public servant. Ariyoshi was born in Honolulu to Japanese immigrant parents and served as an interpreter with the U.S. Army during World War II before pursuing a career in law and politics.