Old Neko: Fact of the Day: Hiram Fong

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Hiram Fong was the first Asian American to be a U.S. Senator, and to date the only Republican U.S. Senator from Hawaii.

Su-sieee! Mac said...: Also the first Asian American to run for President. Good for him.; January 24, 2019 at 1:58 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said...: His name reflects his double-barrelled ancestry.; January 24, 2019 at 7:37 AM
Christine said...: Good to know; January 24, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Jenn said...: Interesting!; January 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM
Pat Hatt said...: Paving the way; January 24, 2019 at 4:49 PM
Martha said...: Interesting; January 24, 2019 at 9:36 PM
Fundy Blue said...: I know Mr. Fong's brother, Leonard, and I have stayed at LF's hotel many times. Some of my fondest memories of Hawaii are of Leonard Fong and the Royal Grove.; January 25, 2019 at 9:46 PM