Edward William Hanson | |
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| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office June 26, 1938 – July 30, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | MacGillivray Milne |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1889 Alexandria, Minnesota, US |
| Died | October 18, 1959 (aged 70) La Jolla, California, US |
| Spouse | Nina A. Hertzberg |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1911–1951 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | USS Erie USS Indianapolis 15th Naval District BatDiv 9 |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Vice admiral and the governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938, to July 30, 1940.[1] As Governor of American Samoa, Hanson believed that the native Samoans had a good way of life, and did little to interfere with established practices on the islands.[2]
- ^ Sorensen, Stan (June 27, 2008). "Historical Notes". Tapuitea. III (26). Government of American Samoa: 4.
- ^ "Bailey's South Sea Trek Influences New Fashions". Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee. May 5, 1939. p. 16. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2010.