Joseph F. Flores | |
|---|---|
| 4th Appointed Governor of Guam | |
| In office July 9, 1960 – May 20, 1961 | |
| Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Richard Barrett Lowe Marcellus Boss (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Bill Daniel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1900 Hagåtña, Guam |
| Died | December 18, 1981 (aged 81) Agana, Guam |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Angela Perez Flores |
| Children | 1 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Seal_of_the_United_States_Department_of_the_Navy.svg){kind=small} United States Navy |
Joseph F. Flores (August 12, 1900 – December 18, 1981) was a Guamanian newspaper publisher and politician. 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 (later becoming the Pacific Daily News), which was the only local newspaper until 1966.[1] 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.
- ^ Cunningham and Beaty (2001), 293.