Jean Ariyoshi
American First Lady of Hawaii
Jean Hayashi Ariyoshi (born October 30, 1933) is an American politician, writer and preservationist. She was the First Lady of Hawaii from 1974 to 1986. She promoted "A Million Trees of Aloha" reforestation of Hawaii that resulted in 1,138,000 trees being planted.[1]
Jean Ariyoshi | |
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| First Lady of Hawaii | |
| In role December 2, 1974 – December 1, 1986 | |
| Governor | George Ariyoshi |
| Preceded by | Beatrice Burns |
| Succeeded by | Lynne Waihee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Hayashi October 30, 1933 Wahiawa, Territory of Hawaii |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3 |
In 1955, she married George Ariyoshi. They have three children.[2]
Written works
change- Ariyoshi, Jean Hayashi (2004). Washington Place : A First Lady's Story. Honolulu: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. ISBN 978-0-9761493-0-9.
References
change- ↑ Cook, Mary (December 7, 1970). "double honor for Ariyoshis". The Honolulu Advertiser – via Newspapers.com (subscription required) . p. D-1. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ↑ Altonn, Helen (December 5, 1970). "The Ariyoshi Family: Strong Solid Roots for a Tall Tree". Honolulu Star-Bulletin – via Newspapers.com (subscription required) . p. 17. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
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