Richard Barrett Lowe

Richard Barrett Lowe
3rd Governor of Guam
In office October 15, 1956 (1956-10-15) – November 14, 1959 (1959-11-14)
Appointed by	Dwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded by	Ford Quint Elvidge William Corbett (acting)
Succeeded by	Marcellus Boss (acting) Joseph Flores
Governor of American Samoa
In office October 1, 1953 – October 15, 1956
Preceded by	Lawrence M. Judd
Succeeded by	Peter Tali Coleman
Personal details
Born	(1902-07-08)July 8, 1902 Madison, South Dakota
Died	April 16, 1972(1972-04-16) (aged 69) Alexandria, Virginia
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Emma Louise Lowe
Alma mater	Eastern State Teacher's College, University of South Dakota
Occupation	Educator, Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Rank	Commander
Commands	V-12 Navy College Training Program at University of Nebraska and Creighton University

Richard Barrett Lowe (July 8, 1902 – April 16, 1972) was the governor (and fifth appointed civil governor)^[1] of American Samoa (October 1, 1953 – October 15, 1956) and the eighth American governor (and third civilian governor)^[2] of Guam (October 15, 1956 – November 14, 1959). He was also a prominent educator and United Nations observer.