Bailey Olter (27 March 1932, Mwoakilloa, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia – 16 February 1999) was a Micronesian political figure. He was elected to the Senate of Micronesian Congress from Ponape district.[1] He served as Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1983 to 1987,[2] and as the third president of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1991 to 1996. He suffered a stroke in July 1996 ending his capacity to carry out his office; his Vice President Jacob Nena served the last year of his term.

Bailey Olter
3rd President of the Federated States of Micronesia
In office
May 11, 1991 – November 8, 1996
Vice PresidentJacob Nena
Preceded byJohn Haglelgam
Succeeded byJacob Nena
2nd Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
In office
May 11, 1983 – May 11, 1987
PresidentTosiwo Nakayama
Preceded byPetrus Tun
Succeeded byHiroshi Ismael
Personal details
Born(1932-03-27)March 27, 1932
Mokil Atoll, Pohnpei, South Seas Mandate, Empire of Japan
DiedFebruary 16, 1999(1999-02-16) (aged 66)
Kolonia, Pohnpei
SpouseAmalia Nanpei Olter

References edit

  1. ^ "Document. Personnel - Johnston, Edward (1)" (PDF). Ford Library Museum. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ "former.htm". Apr 14, 2008. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved Dec 20, 2020.

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Political offices
Preceded by President of the Federated States of Micronesia
1991–1996
Succeeded by