Inouye has made many contributions to civil rights in the United States by confronting power for those who have none. Not only was he inspirational to those around him, he also help lead the first female Asian American Senator, Mazie Hirono, to her election. Throughout his life he fought for equality. He stood up for them and gave them a voice.
He used his standing in the government to help them not feel alone and give them a sense of equality. His fight for civil rights, for all who live in America and around world, started at a young age, and didn’t give up until the end. |