Bailey Olter (27 March 1932 – 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 | |
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 Olter in 1960 | |
| 3rd President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
| In office May 11, 1991 – November 8, 1996 | |
| Vice President | Jacob Nena |
| Preceded by | John Haglelgam |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Nena |
| 2nd Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
| In office May 11, 1983 – May 11, 1987 | |
| President | Tosiwo Nakayama |
| Preceded by | Petrus Tun |
| Succeeded by | Hiroshi Ismael |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1932 Mokil Atoll, Pohnpei, South Seas Mandate, Empire of Japan |
| Died | February 16, 1999 (aged 66) Kolonia, Pohnpei |
| Spouse | Amalia Nanpei Olter |
References
edit- ^ "Document. Personnel - Johnston, Edward (1)" (PDF). Ford Library Museum. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "former.htm". Apr 14, 2008. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved Dec 20, 2020.
External links
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Media related to Bailey Olter at Wikimedia Commons- Official biography
- Third FSM president Bailey Olter dies.
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