Carlton Skinner Politician

Carlton Skinner (April 8, 1913 – June 22, 2004) was the first civilian governor of Guam and a prominent advocate for the integration of the United States Armed Forces. President Harry Truman appointed Skinner governor in 1949, after the United States Navy ceded control of the island to the Department of the Interior.

Personal facts

Carlton Skinner
Alias (AKA)The George Washington of Guam
Birth dateApril 08, 1913
Birth place
California , Palo Alto California
Nationality
United States
Date of deathJune 22, 2004
Place of death
Boston , Massachusetts

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military branch
United States Coast Guard
military commandUSCGC Sea Cloud; USS Hoaquim
military rank
Commander (United States)
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

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