A Portrait of Senator Spark M. Matsunaga

This meticulously researched biography traces the life of a true Asian-American political pioneer, from his humble beginnings in a Kaua´i plantation camp to a long and distinguished career in the halls of Congress. Sparky's story covers his early years in the Territory of Hawai´i, his wartime combat experiences in northern Italy and his 28 years in Congress, where he was a tireless champion of civil rights, space exploration, a national peace academy, veterans benefits, redress for Japanese-Americans incarcerated during WWII, and many other vital causes. Sparky includes 32 pages of photographs of Matsunaga's family, fellow soldiers and colleagues in government, including U.S. presidents from John F. Kennedy to George H.W. Bush.

Author: Richard Halloran
Softcover
272pp