Leo Falcam
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Leo Amy Falcam is a Micronesia
n political figure. He was born in Pohnpei
. 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 president of the Federated States of Micronesia
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.
Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia or FSM is an independent, sovereign island nation, made up of four states from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. It comprises approximately 607 islands with c...
n political figure. He was born in Pohnpei
Pohnpei
Not to be confused with Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by Vesuvius in AD 79.Pohnpei "upon a stone altar " is the name of one of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia , situated among the Senyavin Islands which are part of the larger Caroline Islands group...
. He served as the first elected Governor of Pohnpei
Governor of Pohnpei
The office of the Governor of Pohnpei is the highest elected position in the state of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia....
from 1979 to 1983 and as Vice President of Micronesia
Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia
Vice President of Federated States of Micronesia is the second highest position in Federated States of Micronesia.History of the office holders follows...
from May 1997 to May 1999. He then served as the fifth president of the Federated States of Micronesia
President of the Federated States of Micronesia
The following is a list of the Presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia:-See also:*High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands...
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.