Larry Echo Hawk
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Larry J. Echo Hawk (born August 2, 1948) is an American attorney, legal scholar, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Echo Hawk served under U.S. President Barack Obama as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs from 2009 to 2012.[1] He previously served as the Attorney General of Idaho from 1991 to 1995, the first Native American elected to the position,[2] and spent two terms in the Idaho House of Representatives. In 2012, he was called as a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[3] As of 2022, Echo Hawk is the last Democrat to have served as Attorney General of Idaho.
Larry Echo Hawk | |
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11th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs | |
In office May 22, 2009 – April 27, 2012 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Carl Artman |
Succeeded by | Kevin K. Washburn |
30th Attorney General of Idaho | |
In office January 7, 1991 – January 2, 1995 | |
Governor | Cecil Andrus |
Preceded by | Jim Jones |
Succeeded by | Al Lance |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from Bannock County | |
In office 1982–1986 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-08-02) August 2, 1948 (age 75) Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
Nationality | American Pawnee Nation |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Terry Echo Hawk |
Children | 6 |
Education | Brigham Young University (BS) University of Utah (JD) Stanford University (MBA) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |