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Also Known As Daniel Ken Inouye
Born September 7, 1924 • Honolulu • Hawaii
Died December 17, 2012 (aged 88) • Bethesda • Maryland
Title / Office United States Senate (1963-2012), United States • House of Representatives (1959-1963), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013) • Medal of Honor (2000)

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