Joseph Flores
Politician
1900 – 1981
Who was Joseph Flores?
Joseph F. Flores was the fourth civilian appointed Governor of Guam, and was the first Chamorro to hold the office. He also founded the island's first locally owned newspaper, the Guam Daily News, which was the only local newspaper until 1966. He enjoyed success running many publications before being appointed Governor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1960. As Governor, Flores pushed for increased self-governance in Guam, resigning in 1961. After his Governorship, Flores founded other businesses and became involved in numerous community organizations. He was a Knight of St. Sylvester.
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- Born
- Aug 12, 1900
United States of America - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 18, 1981
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on July 23, 2013
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