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CAPAC Members Commemorate Korean American Day
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WASHINGTON – Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on Jan. 13 released the following statements to celebrate Korean American Day, which commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the U.S. on Jan. 13, 1903, and honors the diverse contributions of Korean Americans.
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena), CAPAC chair: “118 years ago, the first Korean immigrants arrived in Honolulu aboard the
S.S. Gaelic. Since then, Korean Americans have continued to lay deep roots in the United States, bringing a new vibrancy to our communities and contributing greatly to the fabric of our nation as entrepreneurs, doctors, veterans, faith leaders, award winning actors, Olympic athletes, and more.
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