Edward Hanson
U.S. Navy Vice admiral and Governor of American Samoa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Vice admiral and the governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938, to July 30, 1940.[1] As Governor of American Samoa, Hanson believed that the native Samoans had a good way of life, and did little to interfere with established practices on the islands.[2]
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Edward William Hanson | |
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Governor of American Samoa | |
In office June 26, 1938 – July 30, 1940 | |
Preceded by | MacGillivray Milne |
Succeeded by | Jesse Wallace |
Personal details | |
Born | February 12, 1889 Alexandria, Minnesota |
Died | October 18, 1959(1959-10-18) (aged 70) La Jolla, California |
Spouse | Nina A. Hertzberg |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
Occupation | Naval officer |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1911–1951 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Commands | USS Erie USS Indianapolis 15th Naval District BatDiv 9 |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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