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Senator Daniel K. Inouye was the second longest serving member of the U.S. Senate prior to his death, with a distinguished tenure of more than 49 years. As president pro tempore from 2010-2012—third in line of presidential succession—Dan Inouye was the highest-ranking public official of Asian descent in United States history.
Dec 21, 2012 · President Bill Clinton awards Senator Dan Inouye the Medal of Honor at the White house ceremony where 22 Asian American soldiers, 20 of whom were members of the combined 100/442, were honored for their service during World War II. Photograph courtesy of Jeff Tinsley. After the war, Inouye pursed his law degree and began practice in 1953.
Dec 17, 2012 · Daniel Inouye, a World War II combat veteran and the most senior senator in the U.S. Senate, died Monday of respiratory complications. He was 88. His last words were "Aloha," Hawaiian for hello...
