Joseph Flores (Guamanian politician)
(1900-1981)
Civilian Governor of Guam
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Joseph F. Flores (August 12, 1900 – December 18, 1981) 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 (later becoming the Pacific 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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12 August 1900 Hagåtña, Guam
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| Died |
18 December 1981 (aged 81) Agana, Guam
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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