Ben cayetano biography
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About
BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He received a bachelor&#;s degree in political science from UCLA in and a law degree from Loyola Law School in In he received an honorary Doctor of Public Service from Loyola Marymount University. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of the Philippines. He served for more than two decades in public office, winning eight elections. He served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from to , in the Hawaii State Senate from to , and as lieutenant governor from to He is a recipient of the UCLA Alumni Association Award for Excellence and the Award of Merit from the University of Hawaii College of Education. In he received the UCLA Medal, the university&#;s highest honor, for his &#;remarkable record of public service&#;; the Distinguished Leadership Award from UCLA&#;s John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management; and the Hawaii Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration&#;s Award for Ethics in Government. In he earned an award for leadership and contributions to American government and intercultural relations from the Harvard University&#;s Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. He was awarded the Distinguished Citizens Award from the Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of
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Ben: A Memoir, From Street Kid to Governor
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A biography of Benjamin J. Cayetano, Hawai‘i’s governor from to From a hardscrabble childhood in the tough neighborhoods of Kalihi to his two terms at Washington Place, Cayetano's story offers a riveting look at Hawaii yesterday and today: ethnic voting, Hawaiian sovereignty, Bishop Estate, the drama of and the back-room maneuverings of politicians and business leaders. Here is a rare glimpse behind the scenes, an unflinching memoir with no punches pulled, told with warmth and candor in his own words. A fascinating look at Hawaii politics and the life of a remarkable man.
"one of the most important books ever written on Hawaii politics"
—David Shapiro, The Honolulu Advertiser
"Cayetano explains the intricacies and convolutions of Hawaii politics better than anyone ever has. Must reading for understanding how government in the Aloha State really works."
—Political consultant Joseph Napolitan
Author: Benjamin J. Cayetano
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Release Date: February
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