Hyrum Rex Lee
Encyclopedia
Hyrum Rex Lee usually called H. Rex Lee, was the Governor of American Samoa from May 24, 1961 to July 31, 1967 and from May 28, 1977 until January 3, 1978. He was the seventh appointed civilian Governor of American Samoa. Born in Rigby, Idaho
and a Democrat, Lee served as FCC
commissioner from 1968-1973.
Lee died at his home in La Jolla, California, on July 26, 2001, at the age of 91.
Rigby, Idaho
Rigby is a small city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,998 at the 2000 census.The larger "Rigby area" includes such outlying unincorporated communities as Annis, Garfield, Grant, Labelle, and Clark...
and a Democrat, Lee served as FCC
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
commissioner from 1968-1973.
Lee died at his home in La Jolla, California, on July 26, 2001, at the age of 91.