Ken Inouye
United States Senator from Hawaii (1924–2012)
1924 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
United States Senator from Hawaii (1924–2012)
Born
September 7, 1924
Died
2012 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, military personnel, politician
United StatesBorn in HonoluluDied in Bethesda
1924
Born in Honolulu (1924-09-07)
1959
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1959–1961)
1959
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1959–1963)
1961
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1961–1963)
1963
PositionUnited States senator (1963–1965)
1965
PositionAbout
Daniel Ken Inouye was an American attorney, soldier, and statesman from the state of Hawaii. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Hawaii in the United States Senate from 1963 until his death. Prior to his Senate service, he served in the Hawaii Territorial Legislature and the United States House of Representatives. Inouye is a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during World War II, in which he lost his right arm while serving with the 442nd Infantry Regiment.
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Who is Ken Inouye?+
Daniel Ken Inouye was an American attorney, soldier, and statesman from the state of Hawaii. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Hawaii in the United States Senate from 1963 until his death. Prior to his Senate service, he served in the Hawaii Territorial Legislature and the United Stat
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Inouye born?+
Ken Inouye was born on September 7, 1924.
When did Ken Inouye die?+
Ken Inouye died in 2012, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — September 7, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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