US Navy officer and 13th Governor of American Samoa (1919–1920)
Warren Terhune
Governor of American Samoa
In office June 10, 1919 – November 3, 1920
Lieutenant
Creed H. Boucher A. C. Kail
Preceded by
John Martin Poyer
Succeeded by
Waldo A. Evans
Personal details
Born
May 3, 1869 Midland Park, New Jersey, US
Died
November 3, 1920(1920-11-03) (aged 51) Utulei, American Samoa
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery
Spouse
Josephine Lee
Alma mater
United States Naval Academy
Occupation
Naval officer
Awards
Order of the Bust of Bolivar
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Navy
Years of service
1889–1920
Rank
Commander
Commands
Seventh Naval District Naval Air Station Key West Dunwoody Naval Training School USS Annapolis
Warren Jay Terhune (May 3, 1869 – November 3, 1920) was a United States Navy Commander, and the governor of American Samoa. Terhune was born in Midland Park, New Jersey, and lived in New Jersey most of his life when not posted elsewhere. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1889 and graduated as a lieutenant in 1899. He was stationed on numerous ships and held command of various ships and stations throughout his career. His most notable command posts include the Seventh Naval District of South Florida and the Naval Air Station Key West within his jurisdiction. His largest engagement came when President William Howard Taft ordered the United States Marine Corps to Nicaragua in an attempt to put down a rebellion there, primarily out of the city of Managua. Terhune commanded USS Annapolis, which landed hundreds of troops to quell the violence and protect American civilians and property.
On June 10, 1919, Terhune became the Governor of American Samoa; his governorship was wrought with problems and controversy. He revamped taxation on the island. He also took a number of steps to limit the power of the indigenous Samoans, believing they were not fit to govern themselves. He removed several local leaders from power and outlawed marriages between United States Navy sailors and Samoan women. His actions helped lead to the anti-imperialistic Mau movement, stemming from perceived racism and a belief that the marriage law promoted anti-Christian promiscuity. In addition, his two executive officers sympathized with the Mau, leading his first to file a complaint with the Secretary of the Navy. An inquiry was launched to the island, but before it could get there, Terhune, plagued with depression and health problems, killed himself by a gunshot through the heart on November 3, 1920, at noon. He was the first Governor of American Samoa to die in office.
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Global Information
United States
United States Navy
Commander