The idea of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) was introduced to the House of Representatives in June 1977 by Frank Horton of NY and Norman Mineta of CA. The resolution called for the ...

In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. Explore ...

This was the first ... a symbol of strength and resilience in Japan. So, these are actually flown for Children's Day, in hopes that children will grow up to be strong and resilient.” Congress ...

In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the ...

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center shares Asian Pacific American history, art, and culture through innovative museum experiences online and throughout the U.S. The Smithsonian's National ...