Victor S. K. Houston | |
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Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii Territory's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1927 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | William P. Jarrett |
Succeeded by | Lincoln L. McCandless |
Personal details | |
Born | San Francisco, California | July 22, 1876
Died | July 31, 1959 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii | (aged 83)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1897–1926 |
Rank | commander |
Victor Stewart Kaleoaloha Houston (July 22, 1876 — July 31, 1959) was an American politician and naval officer who served in the United States Congress representing the Territory of Hawaii.
With the attack of Honolulu on December 7, 1941, Houston was recalled up to duty as a naval officer, and remained in the Navy until March 1, 1945. He rose through the ranks to become a captain on June 9, 1943.
Houston moved to Hawaii in 1909 where he became active with the Hawaii Republican Party. From March 4, 1927 to March 3, 1933, Houston served several terms as a Congressional delegate for the territory to the United States House of Representatives. He lost a bid for reelection and retired from politics. He was also a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1928 and 1932.
He died in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 31, 1959, just three weeks before statehood, and was buried in Oahu Cemetery.