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Spark Masayuki Matsunaga (October 8, 1916 – April 15, 1990) was an American politician and attorney who served as United States Senator for Hawaii from 1977 until his death in 1990. Matsunaga also represented Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Hawaii territorial house of representatives.
Apr 16, 1990 · Senator Spark M. Matsunaga of Hawaii, a longtime proponent of peaceful resolution of disputes and Soviet-American cooperation in space exploration, died of cancer early yesterday in Toronto...
Jun 10, 2015 · Spark Masayuki Matsunaga (1916–90), a decorated World War II veteran, was known for his many accomplishments during his nearly four decades of public service first in the Territorial Legislature and later the United States Congress.
Mar 19, 2024 · March 19, 2024. UH News. Reading time: 2 minutes. Sen. Spark Matsunaga. A digital archive highlighting the distinguished career of U.S. Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga, a pivotal figure in Hawaiʻi ‘s political landscape, was released by the Hawaiʻi Congressional Media collection in February.
Learn about the life and achievements of Spark M. Matsunaga, a Hawaiian-born politician who served in the U.S. House and Senate and advocated for peace and redress for Japanese Americans. Find out how he fought in World War II, earned a law degree, and proposed a Department of Peace.
Learn how Senator \"Spark\" Matsunaga, a World War II hero and a peacemaker, played a key role in creating the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Discover his vision, his commission, and his legacy for USIP's mission and headquarters.
Apr 16, 1990 · Spark M. Matsunaga, 73, a Hawaii Democrat who had served in the Senate since 1977 and whose interests ranged from international trade to space, poetry and justice for Japanese Americans, died...
