Come here, let’s make peace,
let’s not be strangers to one another.

John F. Kennedy once said: “Our attitude towards immigration reflects our faith in the American ideal.”
The American ideal is to recognize the rich cultural diversity of our nation and honor the contributions of all immigrants.

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On May 7, 1843, the first Japanese immigrants to the United States arrived U.S.
On May 10, 1869, the Golden spike was driven into the First Transcontinental Railroad, which was completed using Chinese labor.
In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage week.
On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution for the celebration.
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed a bill passed by Congress to extend the week-long celebration to a month-long celebration.
In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law.
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Let us celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.