A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.
A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.
George R. Ariyoshi speaking in Honolulu in 1977, during his first term as Hawaii’s governor. His election upended a tradition of white and Republican control in the state.