Clark Daniel Stearns

Clark Daniel Stearns
Governor of American Samoa
In office July 14, 1913 – October 2, 1914
Preceded by	Nathan Woodworth Post
Succeeded by	Nathan Woodworth Post
Personal details
Born	January 15, 1870 Miami-Dade County, Florida
Died	May 25, 1944(1944-05-25) (aged 74)
Alma mater	United States Naval Academy
Occupation	Naval officer
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Rank	Captain
Commands	USS Roanoke USS Michigan (BB-27)

Clark Daniel Stearns (January 15, 1870 – May 25, 1944) was the Naval Governor of American Samoa. Stearns commanded various vessels, on which he set up organized committees for the crew to give suggestions to the officers. He hoped to alleviate tensions between the enlisted men and officers. However, upon his appointment to the battleship USS Michigan (BB-27), he was removed from command of these activities.

Stearns relieved Nathan Woodworth Post as Governor of American Samoa on July 14, 1913, and helped the Samoans achieve more involvement in government. He received a medal from the Japanese Red Cross, as well as the Navy Distinguished Service Medal during his career. He retired at the rank of Captain.^[1]