Nathan Post

Nathan W. Post
At Annapolis in 1904
Governor of American Samoa
In office
October 2, 1914 – December 16, 1914
Preceded byClark Daniel Stearns
Succeeded byCharles Armijo Woodruff
In office
March 14, 1913 – July 13, 1914
Preceded byWilliam Michael Crose
Succeeded byClark Daniel Stearns
Personal details
BornAugust 3, 1881
Fonda, Iowa
DiedMay 30, 1938(1938-05-30) (aged 56)
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service1904–1937
Rank Captain
CommandsUSS Detroit
USS Farragut
Battles/warsWorld War I

Nathan Woodworth Post (August 3, 1881 – May 30, 1938) was the governor of American Samoa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904, and commanded USS Detroit and the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska. He served two terms as governor: from March 14 to July 14, 1913, and from October 2 to December 16, 1914. He is the first American Samoan governor to serve to two non-consecutive terms.