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1. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Daniel_AkakaDaniel Akaka - Wikipedia

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   Daniel Akaka was a U.S. Senator from Hawaii from 1990 to 2013 and the first Native Hawaiian senator. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990 and was a teacher, principal, and educator before entering politics.

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4. www.honolulumagazine.com · remembering-danielRemembering Daniel Akaka, Hawai‘i’s Longtime U.S. Senator

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   Apr 7, 2018 · A tribute to the first Native Hawaiian U.S. Senator who died in 2018, with personal stories of his character, aloha and advocacy. Learn how he worked with presidents, colleagues and communities on education, environment and Hawaiian issues.

5. www.nytimes.com · 2018/04/06 · usDaniel Akaka, Former Democratic Senator From Hawaii, Dies at 93

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   Apr 6, 2018 · Former Senator Daniel K. Akaka, a Democrat who represented Hawaii for 36 years in Congress and successfully fought for the belated recognition of Asians and Asian-Americans who had fought for the...

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7. www.hawaiinewsnow.com · story · 37897099Akaka, the quiet statesman who believed in the power of aloha ...

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   Apr 6, 2018 · HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Daniel Kahikina Akaka, the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the U.S. Senate and a fixture for decades on Capitol Hill, where he became known as the "ambassador of...

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8. www.cnn.com · 2018/04/06 · politicsFormer Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka dies at 93 | CNN Politics

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   Apr 6, 2018 · Former Sen. Daniel Akaka, a Democrat from Hawaii who served in Congress for more than three decades, died Friday, according to local media reports and lawmakers from Hawaii. He was 93.

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   Who was Daniel Akaka?

   • Today we lost a historic figure in Hawaii’s history. Daniel Akaka was a the first US Senator of hawaiian descent and a leader in political and social change for our islands. We were so grateful to be able to commemorate his legacy at Kaneohe Elementary, where he served as principal for 3 years.

   Remembering Daniel Akaka, Hawai‘i’s Longtime U.S. Senator

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   Did Daniel Akaka love Hawaii?

   • "Obama: Akaka loved Hawaii's people (who loved him right back)". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved April 6, 2018. ^ "Office of Elections" (PDF). Hawaii.gov. Retrieved April 6, 2018. ^ "2000 ELECTION STATISTICS". Clerk.house.gov. Retrieved April 6, 2018. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Daniel Akaka.

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   What was Akaka known for?

   • Akaka may be best known for his unsuccessful pursuit of legislation, known as the Akaka Bill, to federally recognize a Native Hawaiian governing entity.

   Former US Sen. Daniel Akaka Dead At 93 - Honolulu Civil Beat

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   Why did Akaka go to Hawaii?

   • When he returned to Hawaii, Akaka suffered from what he'd later come to realize was PTSD. In interviews with Hawaii News Now in 2012, Akaka credited the G.I. Bill with helping him get a degree in education as a way of coping with PTSD. After the war, Akaka met his wife, Mary Mildred Chong, at the Hawaiian Junior Civic Club.

   Akaka, the quiet statesman who believed in the power of aloha, dies at 93

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10. www.civilbeat.org · 2018 · 04Former US Sen. Daniel Akaka Dead At 93 - Honolulu Civil Beat

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    Apr 6, 2018 · Daniel Akaka, a longtime U.S. senator for Hawaii, has died. He was 93. The cause was organ failure, according to Donalyn Dela Cruz, who previously served as the senator’s press secretary...

11. ballotpedia.org · Daniel_AkakaDaniel Akaka - Ballotpedia

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    Apr 5, 2018 · Daniel Kahikina Akaka (b. September 11, 1924) was a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from the state of Hawaii. Akaka was first elected to the Senate in 1990. He passed away on April 5, 2018. Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Akaka was a "rank-and-file Democrat." Akaka did not seek re-election in 2012.