Nathan Post

Nathan Woodworth Post (August 3, 1881 – May 30, 1938) was the 8th and 10th Governor of American Samoa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904, and commanded the USS Detroit (CL-8) and the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska. He served two terms as governor: from March 14 to July 14, 1913 and from October 2 to December 16, 1914. He is the first American Samoan governor to serve to two non-consecutive terms.

Life
Post was born in Fonda, Iowa on August 3, 1881. His son was Nathan Topliff Post, a United States Marine Corps World War II ace.

Naval career
Post was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Nebraska in 1900. He graduated in 1904, and served two years as a Midshipman at sea before receiving his commission.

As an Ensign, Post served on the USS Louisiana (BB-19). Post served as the personnel officer of the 12th Naval District. In 1910, he was in charge of the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska. He was made a Commander in 1916. In 1931, he was placed in command of the USS Detroit (CL-8).

Governorship
Post relieved William Michael Crose of the governor post on March 14, 1913, serving until July 14 of the same year. He served a second term from October 2 to December 16, 1914. This made him the first Governor of American Samoa to serve exactly two non-consecutive terms, the only other to do so was Gatewood Lincoln.