Daniel Inouye

Quick Facts

Full Name	Daniel Inouye
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Sep 7, 1924(1924-09-07)
Age	100
Date Of Death	December 17, 2012, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Birthplace	Honolulu
Country	United States
Birth City	Hawaii
Horoscope	Virgo

Daniel Inouye Biography

Daniel Inouye is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on September 7, 1924 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Democrat in the House of Representatives and US senator from Hawaii from 1963 until 2012 when he is the very only Japanese American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as also the U.S. Senate. He was recognized as his voice for the conscience in his time in the Congressional Iran Contra investigations.

He lashed out at Col. He chastised Col. Oliver North for his role in the Iran Contra affair, disregarding North’s defense that he was only following orders. for his involvement as a participant in that Iran Contra affair, disregarding North’s claim that he was simply following instructions.

He was raised at Honolulu, Hawaii, to parents who immigrated from Japan.

Daniel Inouye Net Worth

Daniel Inouye is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Daniel Inouye 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A hero in WW II, losing his right arm during combat in Europe.

He participated in the Congressional inquiry into the Watergate incident, asking difficult questions to the key people involved in the investigation.

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Who is Daniel Inouye Dating?

According to our records, Daniel Inouye married to Irene Hirano , Margaret Shinobu Awamura. As of December 1, 2023, Daniel Inouye’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Daniel Inouye celebrates birthday on September 7 of every year.

How did Daniel Inouye lose his arm?

Inouye fought in World War II as part of the 442nd Infantry Regiment. He lost his right arm to a grenade wound and received several military decorations, including the Medal of Honor (the nation’s highest military award). He later earned a J.D. degree from George Washington University Law School.

Was Daniel Inouye in an internment camp?

After basic training, Inouye joined the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed of Japanese-American volunteers from the internment camps, Hawaii and states outside of the West Coast exclusion zone. Inouye earned the rank of sergeant within his first year of service and later became a platoon leader.

When did Daniel Inouye lose his arm?

Inouye and his fellow Japanese Americans fought in France and Italy, where Inouye lost his right arm in battle in 1945 , ending his dreams of becoming a surgeon. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart for his heroics on the battlefield.

Who was forbidden from Pacific combat?

It was defined by the Allied powers’ Pacific Ocean Area command, which included most of the Pacific Ocean and its islands, while mainland Asia was excluded, as were the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, Borneo, Australia, most of the Territory of New Guinea, and the western part of the Solomon Islands.