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Daniel Inouye

Senator Daniel Inouye

Senator Daniel Inouye began his political career in 1954 when he was elected to Hawaii’s Territorial House of Representatives. He later served in the Territorial Senate, in 1959 was elected as their first Congressman, and in 1962 was elected to the U.S. Senate. During his long Senate career, Senator Inouye was known for his role on the Appropriations Committee, his support of the military and national security, his efforts on behalf of Native Hawaiians and was, until his death in 2012, the most senior member of the U.S. Senate and the President Pro-Tempore. He passed away on December 17, 2012.
Date of Birth:
Sep 7, 1924
Date of Death:
Dec 17, 2012
Daniel Inouye appears in the following new Jukebox projects:
Interview Title Abstract Archive #: Oral History Project Date of Interview
Senator Daniel Inouye

Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye was interviewed on June 9, 2009 by Charles Fedullo and Paul McCarthy in the Senator's Appropriations Office in Washington, D.C. In this interview, Senator Inouye talks about how he and Senator Stevens became such close friends, their working relationship in the Senate, building bi-partisanship, and issues of common concern. On a more personal level, Inouye reflects on Senator Stevens’ strengths, weaknesses, the effects of the corruption trial, and the most difficult times in the senator’s life. Senator Inouye also provides a general assessment of Stevens’ contributions and legacy.

 2009-13-09 Senator Ted Stevens Oral History Project Jun 9, 2009