Edward E. Johnston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward E. Johnston

American politician and businessman

Date of Birth: 03-Jan-1918

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 18-Feb-2011

Profession: businessperson, politician, announcer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Edward Elliott Johnston (January 3, 1918 – February 18, 2011) was an American businessman and politician. Raised in Jacksonville, Illinois, Johnston graduated from Illinois College and was a radio broadcaster.
He served in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War.
He moved to Hawaii Territory and was in the insurance and tourism business.
He was also involved with the Republican Party in Hawaii.
President Dwight Eisenhower appointed Johnston secretary of the Hawaii Territory.
In 1969, President Richard Nixon appointed Johnston High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and served until 1976.
He died in Rohnert Park, California.