Background
Akaka, Daniel Kahikina was born on September 11, 1924 in Honolulu. Son of Kahikina and Annie (Kahoa) Akaka.
United States Senator from Hawaii
Akaka, Daniel Kahikina was born on September 11, 1924 in Honolulu. Son of Kahikina and Annie (Kahoa) Akaka.
Bachelor of Education, University Hawaii, 1952. Master of Education, University Hawaii, 1966.
Teacher, Hawaii., 1953-1960; vice principal, then principal, Ewa Beach Elementary School, Honolulu, 1960-1964; principal, Pohakea Elementary School, 1964-1965; principal, Kaneohe Elementary School, 1965-1968; program specialist, Hawaii Compensatory Education, 1978-1979, from 1985; director, Hawaii Office of Economic Opportunity, 1971-1974; special assistant human resources, Office Governor Hawaii, 1975-1976; member, 95th-101st Congresses from 2d District, Hawaii, 1977-1990; United States senator from Hawaii, since 1990; member energy and natural resources committee member government affairs committee, member Indian affairs committee member Indian affairs committee, member veterans affairs committee member Senate democratic policy committee. Chairman Hawaii Principals' Conference.
Board of directors Hanahauoli School. Member Act 4 Ednl. Advisory Council, Library Advisory Council. Trustee Kawaiahao Congressional Church Served with United States Army, 1945-1947.
Member National Education Association, Musicians Association Hawaii.
Married Mary Mildred Chong, May 22, 1948. Children: Millannie, Daniel, Gerard, Alan, Nicholas.