American Terri(s)tory
This week, we commemorate the dissolution of our English colonial identity by commemorating our uniquely American ones. Ironically, for a country that struggled with its own colonization, America has only grown larger.
AAPI History
Trailblazers in the Archives: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a moment to reflect on and honor the role these Americans have played in our national story.
From famed actor Anna May Wong and Olympian Duke Kahanamoku, to astronaut Ellison Onizuka and famous “Trekkie” George Takei, records found at the National Archives tell us more about the lives of AANHPI individuals who have made notable contributions to American film, sports, science, and more.
From famed actors Bruce Lee and Anna May Wong, to astronaut Ellison Onizuka and famous Trekkie George Takei, to Olympian Duke Kahanamoku, records held at the National Archives tell us more about the lives of AANHPI individuals who have made notable contributions to American film, science, sports, and more.