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Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, first U.S. governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100
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- Ariyoshi’s death marks the passing of Hawaii’s first Asian American governor, ending a landmark era in U.S. politics.
- Current Hawaii Gov. Josh Green praised Ariyoshi’s humility and public service as the state mourns his long legacy.
- Ariyoshi’s rise mirrored Hawaii’s Democratic realignment as Democrats gained the Legislature and began a decades-long political ascent.
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