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.
Early life
Post was born in Fonda, Iowa on August 3, 1881.[ 1] Nathan Topliff Post , a United States Marine Corps World War II ace .[ 2]
Naval career
Post was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Nebraska in 1900.[ 3] midshipman at sea before receiving his commission.[ 4]
As an ensign , Post served on USS Louisiana .[ 5] 12th Naval District .[ 6] Omaha, Nebraska .[ 7] commander in 1916.[ 8] USS Farragut in San Diego, California. In 1931, he was placed in command of USS Detroit .[ 9] [ 10]
Governorship
Post relieved William Michael Crose of the governorship on March 14, 1913, serving until July 14 of the same year. He served a second term from October 2 to December 16, 1914. This made him the first Governor of American Samoa to serve exactly two non-consecutive terms; the only other ever to do so was Gatewood Lincoln .[ 1]
Later life
After his death, Post was interred at San Francisco National Cemetery on June 20, 1938.[ 11]
References
^ a b "Lieutenant Nathan Woodworth Post" . Governors . Government of American Samoa . 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010 .^ "Irene Coghlan a Bride: San Francisco Girl Married in Rutland to Lieut. N. T. Post". The New York Times New York City . The New York Times Company . 6 January 1940. p. 31. ^ List and Station of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States: And of the Marine Corps, on the Active List, and Officers on the Retired List Employed on Active Duty Washington, D.C. : United States Government Printing Office . 1898. p. 44. Retrieved 13 June 2010 . Nathan Woodworth Post. ^ "Blackburn, Morgan, and Post Get Their Commissions". Omaha World-Herald Omaha, Nebraska . 25 February 1906. p. 3. ^ "USS Louisiana" . Paradise of the Pacific . 19– 22: 23. 1906. Retrieved 13 June 2010 .^ "City Club to Hear Hawaiian Educator" . Berkeley Daily Gazette . Berkeley, California . 13 July 1934. p. 3. Retrieved 13 June 2010 .^ "Lieutenants" . United States Congressional Serial Set (6220). Washington, D.C. : United States Government Printing Office : 34. 1912. Retrieved 13 June 2010 .^ Official U.S. Bulletin Washington, D.C. : United States Government Printing Office . 1917. p. 7. Retrieved 13 June 2010 .^ "13 Captains Assigned to Commands Afloat". The New York Times New York City . The New York Times Company . 12 February 1931. p. 44. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps . Retrieved 8 March 2023 .^ "Nathan Woodworth Post" . U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 8 March 2023 .
Commandant (1900–1905) Naval (1905–1951) Civil (1951–1978) Elected (since 1978)
