Asian and Pacific Islander American History
Explore the diverse pasts that weave our multicultural nation together
Throughout much of American history, Asians and Pacific Islanders have left an indelible mark on the events and places that make up our common experience. We celebrate their contributions in the National Treasures we support—Seattle's Panama Hotel, Southern California's Historic Wintersburg, and Hawaii's Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium, for example—and in the rich stories we tell. Read on to discover more about Asian-American heritage throughout the United States.
“Being Asian American means wearing many layers of identity. At first glance, a man of Asian ancestry. At first spoken word, an American. At deeper reflection, a person of color in America. At the core, a person who seeks peace and social justice.”
Eddie Wong, former executive director, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
Asian Pacific American Heritage Stories
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Asian and Pacific Islander American History Genjiro Yeto, Constant Holley, and the Cos Cob Art Colony's Influence on the American Art Scene -
Preservation Magazine 8 U.S. Places that Honor the Triumphs and Tragedies of World War II -
Preservation Magazine 40 Under 40: The Next Generation of Historic Places -
40 Under 40: Places 40 Places Under 40 Years Old: History -
Asian and Pacific Islander American History New Study Uplifts Asian American and Pacific Islander History -
Preserve Route 66 Route 66 Reflection: Finding Hidden Treasures on The Mother Road -
Preserve Route 66 Get Your Chopsticks on Route 66 -
Preserve Route 66 Oklahoma City’s Vietnamese Community Cooks Up Culture and Community -
Asian and Pacific Islander American History Reconsidering the Legacy of Minoru Yamasaki
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