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Welcome to our alphabetical listing of famous persons with disabilities.
As much information as possible is provided including the name,
birth and death dates, disability, and a description of some of
their accomplishments. It is by no means complete and continuing
efforts are being made to identify additional famous persons with
disabilities. For additional reading please refer to the numbers
at the end of each listing and the reference section at the end
of this document.
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I
INOUYE
Daniel, 1924-present, (amputee),
Senator of Hawaii. In 1943 enlisted in the 442nd Combat Regiment, a
unit composed of Nisei, or Japanese-Americans. This unit became the
most highly decorated military units in US history. In 1945 Daniel Inouye
served with valor as a platoon leader in Italy's Po Valley. Injuries
to his arm were so severe he had to have it amputated. He returned home
and attended the University of Hawaii in 1947. He graduated from law
school from George Washington university in 1952. He volunteered to
work with the Democratic National Committee and learned the ins and
outs of national politics. He was elected to the Territorial House of
Representatives. In 1954 he ran for his first congressional seat. He
was the first Asian-American ever elected to the US Senate.
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