Nathan Post
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.
Nathan W. Post | |
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At Annapolis in 1904 | |
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office October 2, 1914 – December 16, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Clark Daniel Stearns |
| Succeeded by | Charles Armijo Woodruff |
| In office March 14, 1913 – July 13, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | William Michael Crose |
| Succeeded by | Clark Daniel Stearns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1881 Fonda, Iowa |
| Died | May 30, 1938 (aged 56) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1904–1937 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Detroit USS Farragut |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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