Victor S. K. Houston

Victor S. K. Houston

Victor Stewart Kaleoaloha Houston, popularly known as Victor S. K. 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.

Education and naval career

Born in San Francisco, California, Houston attended Real Schule in Dresden, Saxony then at the Cantonal College in Lausanne, Switzerland. He returned to the United States where he attended Force School in Washington, DC and then Werntz Preparatory School in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1897, Houston obtained a degree and commission as a naval officer from the United States Naval Academy. He retired from active service in the armed forces in 1926 with the rank of commander.

Politics

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 also delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1928 and 1932

World War II service and death

With the attack of Honolulu on December 7, 1941, Houston was called back 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. He died in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 31, 1959 and was buried in Oahu Cemetery.

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References

*CongBio|H000828USRepSuccessionBox
state=Hawaii Territory
type=Delegate
before=William Paul Jarrett
years=19271933
after=Lincoln Loy McCandless


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