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After serving as attorney general of California and a US Senator representing that state, Kamala Harris became the 1st Asian American Vice President in 2021. To date, she is the highest ranking Asian American official in US history. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

After serving as attorney general of California and a US Senator representing that state, Kamala Harris became the 1st Asian American Vice President in 2021. To date, she is the highest ranking Asian American official in US history. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

After serving as attorney general of California and a US Senator representing that state, Kamala Harris became the 1st Asian American Vice President in 2021. To date, she is the highest ranking Asian American official in US history. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

After serving as attorney general of California and a US Senator representing that state, Kamala Harris became the 1st Asian American Vice President in 2021. To date, she is the highest ranking Asian American official in US history. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

After serving as attorney general of California and a US Senator representing that state, Kamala Harris became the 1st Asian American Vice President in 2021. To date, she is the highest ranking Asian American official in US history. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

In January 2015, Amata Coleman Radewagen became the 1st woman to serve as a territorial delegate for American Samoa in the US Congress. She then won her reelection campaign with the highest number of votes for any elective office in the territory. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amata_Coleman_Radewagen

In January 2015, Amata Coleman Radewagen became the 1st woman to serve as a territorial delegate for American Samoa in the US Congress. She then won her reelection campaign with the highest number of votes for any elective office in the territory. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amata_Coleman_Radewagen

In 2006, Colleen Hanabusa became the first Asian American woman to preside over a state legislative chamber in the US when she was elected President of the Hawai'i Senate. She would go on to serve multiple terms in the US House. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colleen_Hanabusa

In 2006, Colleen Hanabusa became the first Asian American woman to preside over a state legislative chamber in the US when she was elected President of the Hawai'i Senate. She would go on to serve multiple terms in the US House. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colleen_Hanabusa

In 2006, Colleen Hanabusa became the first Asian American woman to preside over a state legislative chamber in the US when she was elected President of the Hawai'i Senate. She would go on to serve multiple terms in the US House. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colleen_Hanabusa

In 2006, Colleen Hanabusa became the first Asian American woman to preside over a state legislative chamber in the US when she was elected President of the Hawai'i Senate. She would go on to serve multiple terms in the US House. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colleen_Hanabusa

In 2006, Colleen Hanabusa became the first Asian American woman to preside over a state legislative chamber in the US when she was elected President of the Hawai'i Senate. She would go on to serve multiple terms in the US House. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colleen_Hanabusa

Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano was killed in action while serving in the Korean War. Initially, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross & through the efforts of Rep. Mink and Sen. Akaka, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. #AAPIHM #MemorialDay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_T._Kaho%CA%Bbohanohano

Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano was killed in action while serving in the Korean War. Initially, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross & through the efforts of Rep. Mink and Sen. Akaka, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. #AAPIHM #MemorialDay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_T._Kaho%CA%Bbohanohano

Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano was killed in action while serving in the Korean War. Initially, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross & through the efforts of Rep. Mink and Sen. Akaka, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. #AAPIHM #MemorialDay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_T._Kaho%CA%Bbohanohano

Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano was killed in action while serving in the Korean War. Initially, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross & through the efforts of Rep. Mink and Sen. Akaka, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. #AAPIHM #MemorialDay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_T._Kaho%CA%Bbohanohano

Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano was killed in action while serving in the Korean War. Initially, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross & through the efforts of Rep. Mink and Sen. Akaka, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. #AAPIHM #MemorialDay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_T._Kaho%CA%Bbohanohano

In 2020, JoAnne Bass became the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the 1st Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the Air Force & the 1st female senior enlisted service member of any US military branch. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoAnne_S._Bass

In 2020, JoAnne Bass became the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the 1st Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the Air Force & the 1st female senior enlisted service member of any US military branch. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoAnne_S._Bass

In 2020, JoAnne Bass became the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the 1st Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the Air Force & the 1st female senior enlisted service member of any US military branch. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoAnne_S._Bass

In 2020, JoAnne Bass became the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the 1st Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the Air Force & the 1st female senior enlisted service member of any US military branch. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoAnne_S._Bass

In 2020, JoAnne Bass became the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the 1st Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the Air Force & the 1st female senior enlisted service member of any US military branch. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoAnne_S._Bass

Despite being a US Army officer, after Pearl Harbor, Spark Matsunaga was placed in an internment camp. He & other Japanese-Americans successfully petitioned FDR to form a battalion & serve in the War. He later served in Congress for over 27 years. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spark_Matsunaga

Despite being a US Army officer, after Pearl Harbor, Spark Matsunaga was placed in an internment camp. He & other Japanese-Americans successfully petitioned FDR to form a battalion & serve in the War. He later served in Congress for over 27 years. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spark_Matsunaga

Susan Ahn Cuddy was the 1st Asian American woman to join the US Navy in 1942, serving with her brothers in World War II. She earned the rank of Lieutenant & worked for US Navy Intelligence & the NSA before leaving the intelligence field in 1959. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Ahn_Cuddy

Susan Ahn Cuddy was the 1st Asian American woman to join the US Navy in 1942, serving with her brothers in World War II. She earned the rank of Lieutenant & worked for US Navy Intelligence & the NSA before leaving the intelligence field in 1959. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Ahn_Cuddy

After serving for over a year as acting governor, George Ariyoshi became the 1st Asian American elected governor of a US state in 1974, and after twice winning reelection, he remains to date the longest serving governor of Hawai'i. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ariyoshi

After serving for over a year as acting governor, George Ariyoshi became the 1st Asian American elected governor of a US state in 1974, and after twice winning reelection, he remains to date the longest serving governor of Hawai'i. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ariyoshi

After serving for over a year as acting governor, George Ariyoshi became the 1st Asian American elected governor of a US state in 1974, and after twice winning reelection, he remains to date the longest serving governor of Hawai'i. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ariyoshi

After serving for over a year as acting governor, George Ariyoshi became the 1st Asian American elected governor of a US state in 1974, and after twice winning reelection, he remains to date the longest serving governor of Hawai'i. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ariyoshi

After serving for over a year as acting governor, George Ariyoshi became the 1st Asian American elected governor of a US state in 1974, and after twice winning reelection, he remains to date the longest serving governor of Hawai'i. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ariyoshi

A community college instructor for 20 years, Judy Chu began her rise in politics through local and state offices in California before in the 2009 special election becoming the 1st Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu

A community college instructor for 20 years, Judy Chu began her rise in politics through local and state offices in California before in the 2009 special election becoming the 1st Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu

A community college instructor for 20 years, Judy Chu began her rise in politics through local and state offices in California before in the 2009 special election becoming the 1st Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu

A community college instructor for 20 years, Judy Chu began her rise in politics through local and state offices in California before in the 2009 special election becoming the 1st Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu

A community college instructor for 20 years, Judy Chu began her rise in politics through local and state offices in California before in the 2009 special election becoming the 1st Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu

Dalip Singh Saund has the distinction of being the first Indian American and the first person of the Sikh faith to be elected to Congress. When he assumed office in 1957, he also became the first Asian American to serve in Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip_Singh_Saund

Dalip Singh Saund has the distinction of being the first Indian American and the first person of the Sikh faith to be elected to Congress. When he assumed office in 1957, he also became the first Asian American to serve in Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip_Singh_Saund

Dalip Singh Saund has the distinction of being the first Indian American and the first person of the Sikh faith to be elected to Congress. When he assumed office in 1957, he also became the first Asian American to serve in Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip_Singh_Saund

Dalip Singh Saund has the distinction of being the first Indian American and the first person of the Sikh faith to be elected to Congress. When he assumed office in 1957, he also became the first Asian American to serve in Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip_Singh_Saund

Dalip Singh Saund has the distinction of being the first Indian American and the first person of the Sikh faith to be elected to Congress. When he assumed office in 1957, he also became the first Asian American to serve in Congress. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip_Singh_Saund

Jane Kim became the 1st Korean American elected official in San Francisco when she assumed her seat on the city's Board of Supervisors in 2011. While in office, she championed affordable housing measures and the rights of marginalized communities. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Kim

Jane Kim became the 1st Korean American elected official in San Francisco when she assumed her seat on the city's Board of Supervisors in 2011. While in office, she championed affordable housing measures and the rights of marginalized communities. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Kim

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#HappyMothersDay! ❤️ Baby!me and my #mama: http://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=872338499492

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#HappyMothersDay! ❤️ Baby!me and my #mama: http://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=872338499492

#MothersDay #Mother #Mothers #Mom #Moms #Motherhood #Family #Love #Photo #Photography #Portrait #Portraits #PortaitPhotography #Chicago #Illinois #Midwest #80s #1980s #Vintage #Retro #OldSchool #Millennial #Millennials #Chinese #AAPI #AAPIHM #AAPIHeritageMonth

#HappyMothersDay! ❤️ Baby!me and my #mama: http://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=872338499492

#MothersDay #Mother #Mothers #Mom #Moms #Motherhood #Family #Love #Photo #Photography #Portrait #Portraits #PortaitPhotography #Chicago #Illinois #Midwest #80s #1980s #Vintage #Retro #OldSchool #Millennial #Millennials #Chinese #AAPI #AAPIHM #AAPIHeritageMonth

In addition to being the 1st Chinese American governor of a US state, Gary Locke of Washington state became the 1st Chinese American to assume office as Secretary of Commerce in 2009. Two years later, he resigned to become US Ambassador to China. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Locke

In addition to being the 1st Chinese American governor of a US state, Gary Locke of Washington state became the 1st Chinese American to assume office as Secretary of Commerce in 2009. Two years later, he resigned to become US Ambassador to China. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Locke

Thelma Buchholdt was a Filipina American community activist who served four terms in the Alaska House of Representatives, becoming the 1st person of Filipino descent elected to legislative office outside of Hawai'i in 1974. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_Buchholdt

Thelma Buchholdt was a Filipina American community activist who served four terms in the Alaska House of Representatives, becoming the 1st person of Filipino descent elected to legislative office outside of Hawai'i in 1974. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_Buchholdt

Norman Mineta became the 1st Asian American to represent the state of CA in the US House in 1975 and during his tenure co-founded the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. He later went on to serve as Sec of Commerce & Sec of Transportation. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Mineta

Norman Mineta became the 1st Asian American to represent the state of CA in the US House in 1975 and during his tenure co-founded the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. He later went on to serve as Sec of Commerce & Sec of Transportation. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Mineta

In 2008, Cathy Bissoon became the 1st woman of Indian descent to sit on a federal court in the US. Two years later, she was nominated and subsequently confirmed as a US District Court Judge, a position that she still holds. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Bissoon

In 2008, Cathy Bissoon became the 1st woman of Indian descent to sit on a federal court in the US. Two years later, she was nominated and subsequently confirmed as a US District Court Judge, a position that she still holds. #AAPIHM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Bissoon

After serving on the Sacramento city council, Bob Matsui was elected to the US House of Representatives for the California 3rd and was reelected 13 times. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Matsui

After serving on the Sacramento city council, Bob Matsui was elected to the US House of Representatives for the California 3rd and was reelected 13 times. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Matsui

After serving on the Sacramento city council, Bob Matsui was elected to the US House of Representatives for the California 3rd and was reelected 13 times. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Matsui

After serving on the Sacramento city council, Bob Matsui was elected to the US House of Representatives for the California 3rd and was reelected 13 times. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Matsui

After serving on the Sacramento city council, Bob Matsui was elected to the US House of Representatives for the California 3rd and was reelected 13 times. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #AAPIHM #history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Matsui