It is celebrated during the month of May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is celebrated in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jeanie Jew, a board member for the Organization for Chinese Americans, introduced the idea of a heritage week for Asian Americans in the 1970s. Her goal was to designate a week to honor the contributions of Asian Americans. May 4th<\/sup>-11th<\/sup> was chosen because it signifies the immigration of Japanese immigrants to the US, and the day the transcontinental railroad was completed, in which Asian Americans had a primary role. With the support and advocacy of multiple congressmen and Asian American Organizations, President Jimmy Carter declared the creation of Asian\/Pacific Heritage Week in 1978. In 1990, President George W. Bush signed it into law, and to span the whole month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See more resources here: https:\/\/www.asianpacificheritage.gov\/<\/a> and here http:\/\/apasf.org\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When is it celebrated? It is celebrated during the month of May. Who celebrates it? It is celebrated in the United States. 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