Nathan Post
| Nathan Woodworth Post | |
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| 10th Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office October 2, 1914 – December 16, 1914 |
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| Preceded by | Clark Daniel Stearns |
| Succeeded by | Charles Armijo Woodruff |
| 8th Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office March 14, 1913 – July 13, 1914 |
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| Preceded by | William Michael Crose |
| Succeeded by | Clark Daniel Stearns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1881 Fonda, Iowa |
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| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Commands | USS Detroit (CL-8) |
Nathan Woodworth Post (August 3, 1881 – May 30, 1938) was the 8th and 10th Governor of American Samoa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904, and commanded the USS Detroit (CL-8) 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.
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Life
Post was born in Fonda, Iowa on August 3, 1881.[1] His son was Nathan Topliff Post, a United States Marine Corps World War II ace.[2]
Post was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Nebraska in 1900.[3] He graduated in 1904, and served two years as a Midshipman at sea before receiving his commission.[4]
As an Ensign, Post served on the USS Louisiana (BB-19).[5] Post served as the personnel officer of the 12th Naval District.[6] In 1910, he was in charge of the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska.[7] He was made a Commander in 1916.[8] In 1931, he was placed in command of the USS Detroit (CL-8).[9]
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]
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