Leo Amy Falcam (November 20, 1935 – February 12, 2018) was a

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. He was born in

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. He served as the first elected Governor of Pohnpei from 1979 to 1983 and as Vice President of Micronesia from May 1997 to May 1999. He then served as the fifth

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, holding the position from May 11, 1999, to May 11, 2003. In March 2003 he lost his parliamentary seat during elections, denying him a chance at a second term.

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1935 births 2018 deaths People from Pohnpei State Presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia Vice presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia Governors of Pohnpei Members of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia People from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands {{Micronesia-politician-stub