Hawaii: Barack Obama
Barack Obama — the 44th President of the United States — was unquestionably the top choice for the state of Hawaii. President Obama became the first African-American President in the history of the country. Duly, he was also rooted in the state of Hawaii. Born in Honolulu, Obama spent most of his youth in the state. He graduated from Punahou High School before enrolling at Occidental College in Los Angeles.
Other Notables: Don Ho, Chris Pratt, Kamehameha V, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Idaho: Ezra Pound
The uber-talented Ezra Pound registers as the namesake individual from the state of Idaho. The world of poetry was highly influenced by Pound’s prowess in the field. Though some of his views became rather extreme, the man was still considered incredibly brilliant with the written word. Pound was born and raised in Hailey, Idaho before moving to Europe as an adult.
Other Notables: Nikki Sixx, Harmon Killebrew, Picabo Street
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