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Rearview Mirror: Duke Kahanamoku wore many hats after Olympics

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                                After the 1932 Olympics, Duke Kahanamoku ran two Union Oil gas stations, in Nuuanu and Waikiki, with his brother, Bill. Two years later he ran for sheriff and won 13 terms. In 1961 he was appointed the city’s official greeter.
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OUTRIGGER SURFBOARD MUSEUM / STAR-ADVERTISER

After the 1932 Olympics, Duke Kahanamoku ran two Union Oil gas stations, in Nuuanu and Waikiki, with his brother, Bill. Two years later he ran for sheriff and won 13 terms. In 1961 he was appointed the city’s official greeter.

HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES / 1912-1920
                                Duke Kahanamoku was an alternate to the U.S. water polo team in 1932 and helped promote the Games. “Aloha ‘Oe” was played at the closing ceremonies in tribute to Duke and to wish the athletes farewell, “until we meet again.”
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HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES / 1912-1920

Duke Kahanamoku was an alternate to the U.S. water polo team in 1932 and helped promote the Games. “Aloha ‘Oe” was played at the closing ceremonies in tribute to Duke and to wish the athletes farewell, “until we meet again.”

OUTRIGGER SURFBOARD MUSEUM / STAR-ADVERTISER 
                                After the 1932 Olympics, Duke Kahanamoku ran two Union Oil gas stations, in Nuuanu and Waikiki, with his brother, Bill. Two years later he ran for sheriff and won 13 terms. In 1961 he was appointed the city’s official greeter.
HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES / 1912-1920
                                Duke Kahanamoku was an alternate to the U.S. water polo team in 1932 and helped promote the Games. “Aloha ‘Oe” was played at the closing ceremonies in tribute to Duke and to wish the athletes farewell, “until we meet again.”