Jacob Nena
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Jacob Nena | |
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4th President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
In office May 8, 1997 – May 11, 1999 Acting President from November 8, 1996 | |
Vice President | Leo Falcam |
Preceded by | Bailey Olter |
Succeeded by | Leo Falcam |
4th Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
In office 1991–1997 | |
President | Bailey Olter |
Preceded by | Hiroshi Ismael |
Succeeded by | Leo Falcam |
1st Governor of Kosrae | |
In office 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
Lieutenant | Yosiwo George |
Preceded by | office created |
Succeeded by | Yosiwo George |
Personal details | |
Born | Lelu, Kosrae[1] | October 10, 1941
Spouse(s) | Lerina Nena |
Jacob Nena (born October 10, 1941) is a Micronesian political figure who served as the fourth President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1996 to 1999. He had served as Vice President under Bailey Olter; after Olter suffered a stroke in July 1996, Nena took over as acting president on November 8 of that year and was sworn in as president on May 8, 1997, serving out the remaining two years of Olter's term. Before becoming vice president and president, Nena served as Governor of Kosrae from 1979 to 1983.
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Preceded by Bailey Olter |
President of the Federated States of Micronesia 8 May 1997 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Leo Falcam |
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