| John Morse Haydon | |
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| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office 1969–1974 |
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| Preceded by | Owen Stuart Aspinall |
| Succeeded by | Frank C. Mockler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1920 Billings, Montana |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Morse Haydon (born January 27, 1920 in Billings, Montana) was the governor of the American Samoa from 1969 to 1974. Haydon attended the University of Washington. He served as First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during World War II and flew 35 combat missions over Germany. Haydon was commissioner of the Seattle Port Commission from 1960 to 1969, and president in 1963, 1968, and 1969. He was a member of the Governor's Advisory Council on Fisheries from 1965 to 1967, and on Commerce and Economic Development from 1965-69. On August 1, 1969, he was appointed Governor of American Samoa by the Secretary of the Interior and he served until October 1974.
| Preceded by Owen Stuart Aspinall |
Governor of American Samoa 1969-1974 |
Succeeded by Frank C. Mockler |
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