William F. Quinn

1919–2006 (age 87)

Governor

Biography

William F. Quinn guided Hawaii through the dawn of statehood as its first elected governor, balancing tradition and progress while building trust across the islands.

He remained engaged in civic life after leaving office, and his legacy of steady leadership endures at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific where he rests.

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