Edward Hanson
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| Edward William Hanson | |
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| 28th Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office June 26, 1938 – July 30, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | MacGillivray Milne |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1889 Alexandria, Minnesota |
| Died | 18 October 1959 (aged 70) San Diego |
| Spouse(s) | Nina A Hertzberg |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Commands | USS Indianapolis (CA-35) 15th Naval District BatDiv 9 |
Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Rear admiral and the 28th Governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938 to July 30, 1940.[1] Hanson was born and lived in Alexandria, Minnesota.[2][3] Hanson served at the Naval War College.[4] He was the commanding officer of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35).[5] He also commanded the 15th Naval District in the Panama Canal Zone[6] and headed BatDiv 9.[7] As Governor of American Samoa, Hanson believed that the native Samoans had a good way of life, and did little to interfere with established practices on the islands.[8] At the time of his governorship, he was a Commander.[9]
References [edit]
- ^ Sorensen, Stan (27 June 2008). "Historical Notes". Tapuitea (Government of American Samoa) III (26): 4.
- ^ Sorensen, Stan; Joseph Theroux. "The Samoan Historical Calendar, 1606-2007". Government of American Samoa. p. 39. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ "Bledsoe Will Command Navy Base at Balboa". Ellensburg Daily Record (Ellensburg, Washington). 9 November 1950. p. 11. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ "Government Changes Men in Naval Science: Four of Staff of Seven Replaced With New Men--One Added; Wellings and Purves Only Survivors". The Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University). 25 October 1934. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ Office of Naval Intelligence. In Jerry Holden. "Action Off Rabaul". University of North Carolina. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ United Press International (12 July 1950). "Navy at Panama Canal Seeks Mystery Sub". St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, Florida: Times Publishing Company). p. 1. Retrieved 2 April 2010.[dead link]
- ^ Tillman, Barrett; Stephen Coonts (2006). Clash of the Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II. New York City: Penguin Group. p. 306. ISBN 0-451-21956-2. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ "Bailey's South Sea Trek Influences New Fashions". Milwaukee Journal (Milwaukee). 5 May 1939. p. 16. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ "Life Goes to a Party: In Samoa to Install a New Chief of Pago Pago". Life (New York City: Time Inc.) 6 (2): 57. 9 January 1939. ISSN 0024-3019. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
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