Leaeno Reed
Leaeno T. W. Reed (died 5 February 1974) was an American Samoan chief and politician. He served as a member of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as becoming President of the Senate.
Leaeno Reed | |
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President of the Senate | |
In office 1971–1972 | |
Member of the Senate | |
In office 1962–1973 | |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 1958–1962 | |
Personal details | |
Died | 5 February 1974 (aged 55) Faga'alu, American Samoa |
Biography
Reed was a traditional chief, holding the titles High Chief and High Talking Chief.[1] During World War II he served in the American army.[1]
He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1958, serving two terms before being elected to the Senate in 1962. He was a member to the 1967 Constitutional Convention, and later served as President of the Senate.[1]
Reed died at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center in February 1974 at the age of 55.[1] He was survived by his wife and one child.[1]
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