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John Hope Franklin, a prominent world renown historian was selected as the first Dan and Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on March 15, 2007.
His most recent book, "Mirror To America" was shared with the Hawaii community in January 2006. Dr. Franklin was author of the book "From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African-Americans."
"As a historian, Franklin has raised our country's sensitivity about the basic rights that are set forth in our constitution -- life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," Sen. Daniel Inouye said in a news release from the university. "He has at times bruised our conscience, which I believe helps to ensure that we not repeat the errors of our past."
