Richard Barrett Lowe
| Richard Barrett Lowe | |
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| 3rd Appointed Governor of Guam | |
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In office October 15, 1956 – November 14, 1959 |
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| Preceded by |
Ford Quint Elvidge William Corbett (acting) |
| Succeeded by |
Marcellus Boss (acting) Joseph Flores |
| 42nd Governor of American Samoa | |
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In office October 1, 1953 – October 15, 1956 |
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| President | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Lawrence M. Judd |
| Succeeded by | Peter Tali Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 8, 1902 Madison, South Dakota |
| Died | April 16, 1972 (aged 69) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Eastern State Teacher's College |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Rank |
 Commander
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| Commands | V-12 Navy College Training Program at University of Nebraska and Creighton University |
Richard Barrett Lowe (July 8, 1902 – April 16, 1972) was the 42nd Governor (and fifth appointed civil governor) of American Samoa (October 1, 1953 – October 15, 1956) and the eighth American Governor (and third civilian governor) of Guam (October 15, 1956 – November 14, 1959). He was also a prominent educator and United Nations observer.
Lowe was born on July 8, 1902 in Madison, South Dakota, the youngest of three children. Lowe graduated from Madison High School, and studied at the University of Wisconsin for one year before transferring to the Normal school at Eastern State Teacher's College, where he graduated in 1929. During his senior year, he wrote the premise for and directed the film Dacotah, believed to be the first full-length motion picture filmed entirely on a college campus. Lowe later received his master's degree from the University of South Dakota; he received an honorary Doctor of Education from Ottawa University in 1942.
Following his graduation from Eastern State, Lowe served as an educator and superintendent in various places in South Dakota, eventually becoming president of the South Dakota Education Association. In February 1946, Lowe became the dean of the Nebraska State Teachers College in Peru, Nebraska. While helping with a Naval Reserves recruiting drive, Lowe convinced those in charge to emphasize the importance of education by using the slogan "Stay in School". Lowe was offered the office of Director of Education, first of American Samoa, and later of Guam in the 1950s, but turned down both positions in hopes of obtaining a governorship.
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