Daniel k. inouye biography

For his heroic actions as a member of the famed 442^nd Regimental Combat Team—resulting in the loss of his right arm—the World War II veteran ultimately earned the nation’s highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor.

Senator Inouye was widely respected for his moral courage and his commitment to work in a bipartisan fashion to enact meaningful legislation.

He was called upon to serve as the first Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, member of the Senate Watergate committee, and Chair of the Iran-Contra Investigative Committee. He won admiration from all parties for his unwavering integrity.

As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Inouye focused on defense matters that would strengthen national security and enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their families.

Dan Inouye continuously represented Hawaii in the U.S.

Congress since it achieved statehood in 1959, serving as Hawaii’s first congressman  before