Korean American Day
On January 13th, Korea American Day commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903, which was the first Korean immigrants to the country in 1903. The Korean American's contributions to every facet of life are also lauded.
The United States and Korea signed a deal in 1882 that established a peaceful relationship, friendship, and commerce. Although this brought Korean diplomats, students, politicians, and businessmen to the United States, few felt compelled to remain, many felt compelled to remain.
102 Korean immigrants set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii, but not until December of 1902 on the SS Gaelic. These families pioneered the first wave of Korean immigration, resulting in over 7,500 immigrants in the next two years. These families were among the first to welcome over 7,500 immigrants in the first two years.
They served their families and their country during World Wars I and II and the Korean War. During these times, more Koreans decided to migrate from their homeland; some, as wives to US servicemen, others were adopted as children; others, as wives to US servicemen.
Honoring a Few
Ahn chang ho, also known as dosan, one of the first immigrants, is credited with the establishment of the willows korean aviation corps in the states, which later helped establish the korean air force
Sammy lee, an olympic two-time gold medalist in diving (1948 – london) and (1952 – helsinki), olympic two-time gold medalist in diving (1948 – london) and (1952 – helsinki)
Under presidents reagan and bush i, wendy gramm served as the head of the US commodity futures trading commission under presidents reagan and bush i
Judge herbert choy was the first Asian american elected to federal court in the United States in 1974 (court of appeals ninth district) in the ninth district)
Architect david hyun – architect charged with restoring little tokyo in los angeles
First tenured asian american professor at princeton theological seminary, hyun lee – first tenured asian american professor at princeton theological seminary
Hines ward, jr., a professional football player for the pittsburgh steelers, jr
How to celebrate #koreanamericanday
Learn more about Korean Americans both past and present. Read books about their experiences or watch documentaries to learn about documentaries. Two books have been published: We've got two books: We've got two books:
- Edward T. Chang and Woo Sung Han's The Willows Airmen by Edward T. Chang and Woo Sung Han: The Korean American Pioneer Aviators: The Willows Airmen by Edward T. Chang and Woo Sung Han: The Willows Airmen by Edward T. Chang and Woo Sung Han
- Ilpyong J. Kim's Korean-Americans: Past, Present, and Future by Ilpyong J. Kim Ilpyong J. Kim. Past, Present, and Future by Ilpyong J. Kim
- Carol Park's Memoir of a Cashier: Korean Americans, Racism, and Riots are among the many riots that have marred a Cashier's Cashier's Memoir
You can also visit Korean American Story to hear their tales or document your own. #KoreanAmericanDay on social media to find out more or share your story.
Korean american day is the korean american day in history
President George W. Bush declared a commemoration of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants in 2003. In 2005, the US House and Senate passed simple resolutions in favor of Korean American Day. Since then, states around the world have passed legislation naming January 13th as the country's annual commemoration of Korean American Day.
