John A. Burns is often called the "Father of the State of Hawai'i" having overseen its modern development and setting precedents honored today.

John Anthony Burns (March 30, 1909–April 5, 1975) served as the second Governor of the state of Hawaii from 1962 to 1974. Born in Fort Assinneboine, Montana, Burns was a resident of Hawaii since 1913. This work is copyrighted. ... This work is copyrighted. ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in Leap years). ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... This is a list of governors of Hawaii. ... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... State nickname: The Aloha State Other U.S. States Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle (R) Official languages Hawaiian and English Area 28,337 km² (43rd)  - Land 16,649 km²  - Water 11,672 km² (41. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... State nickname: Treasure State Other U.S. States Capital Helena Largest city Billings Governor Brian Schweitzer (D) Official languages English Area 381,156 km² (4th)  - Land 377,295 km²  - Water 3,862 km² (1%) Population (2000)  - Population 902,195 (44th)  - Density 2. ... Link title1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...

Burns is often described as the father of the modern Democratic Party of Hawai'i. From 1948 he held various leadership positions in the territorial Democratic Party, culminating in being chair of the territorial party in 1952. He is credited with building a coalition with organized labor and Japanese-Americans to strengthen the Democratic Party. Governor John A. Burns is often called the Father of the State of Hawaii, having overseen its modern development and setting precedents still honored today. ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1952 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

In 1956 he was elected Delegate from Hawaii. As Delegate he played a key role in lobbying for Hawaii statehood, a goal that was achieved on March 12, 1959 when the statehood bill was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He sought to become the first Governor of the newly formed State of Hawaii, but lost the election to then-Territorial Governor William F. Quinn. 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969), American soldier and politician, was the 34th President of the United States (1953–1961) and Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II, with the rank of General of the Army. ... William F. Quinn was Governor of Hawaii from 1957 to 1962. ...

Three years later in 1962, Burns won the election to become Governor. He was re-elected in 1966 and 1970. He became ill in October 1973 and then-Lt. Gov. George R. Ariyoshi became Acting Governor. 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... George R. Ariyoshi of Hawaii became the first Asian American to be elected governor in the United States. ...

The John A. Burns School of Medicine, an institution of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is named for him. In a controversial move by Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano, the newly completed Interstate H-3 was named in Burns' honor. The John A. Burns School of Medicine is currently located at the Biomedical Sciences Building of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. ... University of HawaiÊ»i at Mānoa The University of HawaiÊ»i at Mānoa is a public, co-educational university and is the main campus of the greater University of HawaiÊ»i System. ... In 1994, Benjamin J. Cayetano became the first Filipino American (and second Asian American after Governor George R. Ariyoshi) to be elected state Governor in the United States. ... Interstate H-3 in Halawa Valley looking towards the Koolau crest Interstate H-3 (also known as the John A. Burns Freeway) is an intrastate interstate highway located on the island of O‘ahu in the state of Hawai‘i, United States. ...

Elizabeth P. Farrington was publisher of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and territorial delegate to Congress. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... On August 12, 1898, the flag of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i over ‘Iolani Palace was lowered to raise the United States flag to signify annexation. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... William F. Quinn was Governor of Hawaii from 1957 to 1962. ... Governors of Hawaii have been administering their duties from the Hawaii State Capitol since 1969. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... George R. Ariyoshi of Hawaii became the first Asian American to be elected governor in the United States. ...