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Spark Masayuki Matsunaga (October 8, 1916 – April 15, 1990) was an American politician and attorney who served as United States Senator for Hawaii from 1977 until his death in 1990. Matsunaga also represented Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Hawaii territorial house of representatives.
16 de abr. de 1990 · Senator Spark M. Matsunaga of Hawaii, a longtime proponent of peaceful resolution of disputes and Soviet-American cooperation in space exploration, died of cancer early yesterday in Toronto...
10 de jun. de 2015 · Spark Masayuki Matsunaga (1916–90), a decorated World War II veteran, was known for his many accomplishments during his nearly four decades of public service first in the Territorial Legislature and later the United States Congress.
19 de mar. de 2024 · A digital archive of 10.5 hours of footage showcasing the career of U.S. Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga, a civil rights and Japanese American reparations advocate, was released by UH West Oʻahu and UH Mānoa Library. The collection features clips from his 1959 campaign, his Senate debates and his contributions to space exploration, renewable energy and peace.
Born in Kukuiula, Hawaii, Spark M. Matsunaga (1916-1990) served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and then the U.S. Senate, where he devoted himself to the cause of peace and the task of seeking redress for Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
16 de abr. de 1990 · Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga, a one-time stevedore who fought first for his country in World War II , next for statehood for his beloved Hawaii and lastly for reparations for fellow...
Learn how Senator "Spark" Matsunaga, a World War II hero and a peacemaker, played a key role in creating the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Discover his vision, his commission, and his legacy for USIP's mission and headquarters.
