12th Territorial Governor
William F. Quinn
PARTY: Republican
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: August 29, 1957 - August 21, 1959
STATE GOVERNOR: August 21, 1959 - December 3, 1962
William F. Quinn was the first-elected governor of Hawaii. He was also the
last appointed governor. President Dwight Eisenhower appointed Quinn to the
position in 1957. Quinn served as governor from 1957 to 1962. His tenure was
marked by events such as the sugar strike of 1958, statehood in 1959 and the
tsunami of 1960.
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11th Territorial Governor
Samuel Wilder King
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1953 - 1957
PARTY: Republican
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
The next governor was Samuel Wilder King. He served from 1953 to 1957 and
pushed hard for statehood. King, who was one-eighth Hawaiian, was also a
Bishop Estate trustee.
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10th Territorial Governor
Oren E. Long
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1951 - 1953
PARTY: Democrat
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Oren E. Long was Stainback's successor and served as governor from 1951
to 1953. He was an educator, serving as superintendent for schools and
was a senator after his term as governor.
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9th Territorial Governor
Ingram M. Stainback
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1942 - 1951
PARTY: Democrat
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
The next governor was Ingram M. Stainback. He served Hawaii from 1942
to 1951. Stainback, who was also a judge, warned people about the
dangers of Communism and claimed there was a plan by Communists to
seize the territory.
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8th Territorial Governor
Joseph B. Poindexter
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1934 - 1942
PARTY: Democrat
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Joseph B. Poindexter was Hawaii's eighth governor. A former federal
judge, he served from 1934 to 1942. Poindexter spent the first four
years in office dealing with the Depression. Also while Poindexter
was in office, Congress passed the Jones-Costigan Sugar Control Act
to limit the overproduction of sugar.
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7th Territorial Governor
Lawrence M. Judd
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1929 - 1934
PARTY: Republican
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
The next governor was Lawrence M. Judd, who was appointed by President
Herbert Hoover and served from 1929 to 1934. The stock market crash of
1929 affected Hawaii, which prompted Judd to cut down on expenses in
Hawaii.
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6th Territorial Governor
Wallace R. Farrington
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1921 - 1929
PARTY: Republican
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Wallace R. Farrington was appointed Hawaii's sixth governor by
President Calvin Coolidge, serving from 1921 to 1929. During his
tenure, Congress passed the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which
aimed at returning the native Hawaiians to the land.
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5th Territorial Governor
Charles J. McCarthy
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1918 - 1921
PARTY: Democrat
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Charles J. McCarthy was appointed Hawaii's fifth governor by
President Woodrow Wilson. The popular former territorial treasurer
was described as ìgenial and straightforwardî and served from 1918
to 1921. He was in favor of statehood for Hawaii.
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4th Territorial Governor
Lucius E. Pinkham
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1913 - 1918
PARTY: Democrat
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Hawaii's fourth governor was Lucius E. Pinkham. He was the former
president of the Board of Health and served from 1913 to 1918.
During his administration, Pinkham dealt with problems related to
World War I. Pinkham was the first democrat to hold this office.
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3rd Territorial Governor
Walter F. Frear
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1907 - 1913
PARTY: Republican
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Walter F. Frear was Hawaii's third governor. He served from 1907
to 1913. Frear was also a former chief justice of the Supreme Court.
The focus in his administration was on homesteading and public works.
During his administration the U.S. approved funds to begin building
a naval base in Hawaii that would be known as Pearl Harbor.
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2nd Territorial Governor
George R. Carter
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1903 - 1907
PARTY: Republican
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
George R. Carter succeeded Dole as governor, serving from 1903 to 1907.
Carter is credited with guiding the inexperienced legislature and
establishing a sound administration.
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1st Territorial Governor
Sanford B. Dole
TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR: 1900 - 1903
PARTY: Republican
GOVERNOR OF: Territory of Hawaii
Sanford B. Dole was first governor of Hawaii, serving from 1900 to 1903.
Dole was also justice of the Supreme Court. He was born in Honolulu in 1844
of missionary parents and then went to the mainland to obtain his education.
Dole returned to Hawaii and became involved in public life. After the
Republic of Hawaii was established, he became its first president. When
the U.S. established Hawaii as a territory, Dole was named governor.
He resigned as governor to fill a justice position in federal court.
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