Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was celebrated for the first time in May of 1990. and it became an annually observed event in 1992 under the 102nd Congress. Legislators chose the month of May in honor of some noteworthy historical events that happened during this time. May 7. 1843 was the date on which the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States. May 10. 1869 marks the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. an incredible undertaking that was made possible due to the hard work and sacrifices of thousands of Chinese immigrants. By celebrating APA Heritage Month. we recognize the Asian Pacific American community for all that they have accomplished and endured. This great Nation draws its strength from the diversity of cultures and ideas that it was built upon. and it could not be what it is today without their contributions.
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