George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies aged 100

George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986 before dying aged 100.

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His governorship coincided with critical demographic and economic transformation in the US.

His life marks a historic turning point in minority representation in high American political office.

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