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From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.
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HISTORY Honors 250
Minhae Shim Roth is a writer and reporter based in the San Francisco Bay area.
Wong started acting at age 14 and rose to fame, but as a Chinese American, landing leading roles was often a struggle.
Actors of East Asian descent often faced limited and typecast roles in Old Hollywood, but they paved the way for future generations.
When Korean American Chol Soo Lee was accused of murder in 1974, authorities misidentified him as Chinese American, and his case was marred by bias.
The 19 steel statues in the Korean War Memorial represent both a literal, and symbolic tribute to those who fought in 'America's Forgotten War.'
Seat belts came in simpler designs before safety concerns drove innovation, leading to the three-point version that is standard today.
Skateboarding began among California surfers who were looking for a challenge when ocean waves were flat.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent.
