Edward Hanson Politician

Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Vice admiral and the 28th Governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938 to July 30, 1940. 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.

Personal facts

Edward Hanson
Birth dateFebruary 12, 1889
Birth place
Alexandria Minnesota
Date of deathOctober 18, 1959
Place of death
California , La Jolla
Education
United States Naval Academy

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awards
Bronze Star Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Cross
military operations
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Navy
military command
15th Naval District
BatDiv 9
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
military rank
Vice admiral (United States)
service start1911
service end1951
successor

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