NationMaster - Encyclopedia: William F. Quinn

William F. Quinn, formally William Francis Quinn (born July 31, 1919), was the Governor of the Territory of Hawai'i from 1957 to 1959 and Governor of the State of Hawai'i from 1959 to 1962. Originally appointed to the office by President of the United States Dwight Eisenhower, Quinn was the last executive of an era of Republican rule over the Hawaiian Islands which began during the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1222x1500, 1034 KB)Autographed photo of William F. Quinn, from my collection. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1222x1500, 1034 KB)Autographed photo of William F. Quinn, from my collection. ... Jump to: navigation, search July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining, as the final day of July. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 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. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Governors of Hawaii have been administering their duties from the Hawaii State Capitol since 1969. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search George Washington, First President of the United States (1789â€“1797) The President of the United States (often abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States. ... 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. ... In 1998, Linda Lingle was appointed party chairwoman. ... Map of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of islands that stretches 2,400 km in a northwesterly direction from the southern tip of the Island of Hawaiâ€˜i. ... [[Image:Iolanipalacehonolulu. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Early Years

Quinn was born in Rochester, New York on July 31, 1919. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his discharge from service, he settled permanently in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Jump to: navigation, search A portion of Rochesters skyline, looking north along the Genesee River from the Ford Street Bridge. ... Jump to: navigation, search July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining, as the final day of July. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Jump to: navigation, search World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atom bomb World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th-century conflict that... Jump to: navigation, search This article refers to the unincorporated census designated place. ...

Political Career

Quinn involved himself in territorial politics and was elected to the territorial senate in 1956. It is from the legislature that he was appointed to the governorship by the White House. Quinn worked closely with Congressional Delegate John A. Burns in obtaining statehood for Hawai'i. They succeeded and Quinn won an election to become the first state governor. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Hawaii State Senate is the upper chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature which governs from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. There twenty-five members from various electoral districts. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hawaii Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano speaks before a special session of the legislature on January 24, 2000. ... Jump to: navigation, search The southern side of the White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... John A. Burns is often called the Father of the State of Hawaii having overseen its modern development and setting precedents honored today. ...

Retirement

In 1976, Quinn ran for the United States Senate. Defeated, he retired from public service. Today, Quinn lectures, occasionally still travels on the public speaking circuit, serving as a Republican elder statesman, and spends time with his family in Hawai'i. Jump to: navigation, search 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The term statesman is a respectful term used to refer to diplomats, politicians, and other notable figures of state. ...

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