https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox KOREAN AMERICAN DAY Korean American Day on January 13th commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. The day also honors the Korean American’s immense contributions to every aspect of society. In 1882, the United States and Korea signed a treaty establishing a peaceful relationship, friendship, and commerce. While this led to Korean diplomats, students, politicians, and businessmen visiting the United States, few felt compelled to stay. It wasn’t until December of 1902 on the SS Gaelic that 102 Korean immigrants set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii. These families initiated the first wave of Korean immigration, resulting in over 7,500 immigrants over the next two years. They served their communities and their country during World Wars I and II and the Korean War. During these times, more Koreans decided to emigrate from their homeland; some, as wives to U.S. servicemen, others were adopted as children. Honoring a Few Ahn Chang Ho – also known as Dosan, one of the earlier immigrants, Ho is credited with establishing the Willows Korean Aviation Corps in the United States, which later helped establish the Korean Airforce. Sammy Lee – Olympic two-time gold medalist in diving (1948 – London) and (1952 – Helsinki). Wendy Gramm – Served as U.S Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair under Presidents Reagan and Bush I. Judge Herbert Y.C. Choy – First Asian American appointed to U.S. Federal Court (Court of Appeals Ninth District) in 1974. David Hyun – Architect charged with revitalizing Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Sang Hyun Lee – First tenured Asian American professor at Princeton Theological Seminary Hines Ward, Jr. – Professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers WATCH ONE OF THE STORIES ON THIS PAGE & Tell US WHICH ONE YOU WATCHED: http://koreanamericanstory.org/legacy-project/all-videos/#subpage-nav en-us 2021-01-12 18:36:10 UTC 2021-06-07 20:29:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083089803 Alexander Kim - Legacy Project]]> 2021-01-13 14:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083089803 https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083100695 Alexander Kim / legacy project ]]> 2021-01-13 14:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083100695 https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083112386 Legacy Project ]]> 2021-01-13 14:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083112386 alexb151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083120436 2021-01-13 14:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083120436 https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083125465 Alexander Kim | Legacy Project]]> 2021-01-13 14:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083125465 https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083149113 Alexander kim]]> 2021-01-13 14:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083149113 https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083379966 Alexander Kim ]]> 2021-01-13 15:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/wicwnhz68v8k7iox/wish/1083379966