Bailey Olter
President of Federated States of Micronesia (1933–1999)
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Bailey Olter (March 27, 1932 – February 16, 1999) was a Micronesian political figure. He was elected to the Senate of Micronesian Congress from Ponape district.[1] He served as Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1983 to 1987,[2] and as the third president of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1991 to 1996.
Bailey Olter | |
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Olter in 1960 | |
| 3rd President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
| In office May 11, 1991 – November 8, 1996 | |
| Vice President | Jacob Nena |
| Preceded by | John Haglelgam |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Nena |
| 2nd Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia | |
| In office May 11, 1983 – May 11, 1987 | |
| President | Tosiwo Nakayama |
| Preceded by | Petrus Tun |
| Succeeded by | Hiroshi Ismael |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1932 |
| Died | February 16, 1999 (aged 66) |
| Spouse | Amalia Nanpei Olter |
He was re-elected president in the March 1995 presidential election.[3] He suffered a stroke in July 1996 ending his capacity to carry out his office; his Vice President Jacob Nena served the last year of his term.