George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies aged 100
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George Ariyoshi, Hawaii's former governor and the first Asian American governor in the US, has died at age 100.
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George R. Ariyoshi, Hawaii’s former governor and the first Asian American governor in the United States, has died at the age of 100. Ariyoshi, a Democrat, led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, a period that coincided with his party's rise to power in the state. His death was announced by current Governor Josh Green, stating Ariyoshi died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday night. Ariyoshi's tenure marked a significant milestone as he broke racial barriers in American politics.
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