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 Famous Firsts by Asian Americans
Governor: George R. Ariyoshi, 1974, governor of Hawaii.
In 2001, he became the first cabinet member to switch directly from a Democratic to Republican cabinet—becoming secretary of transportation—and the only Democrat in George W. Bush's cabinet.
The first female Asian-American cabinet member was Elaine Chao, appointed secretary of labor in 2001.
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 Japanese American - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Each year, about 7,000 new Japanese immigrants enter United States ports, comprising about 4% of immigration from Asia; however, net immigration is closer to zero as some older Japanese Americans emigrate back to their ancestral homeland.
In 1974, George R. Ariyoshi of Hawaii became the first Asian American to be elected governor in the United States.
1974, George R. Ariyoshi becomes the first Japanese American state governor
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 governors of hawaii
Former Governors of Hawaii William F. Quinn John A. Burns George R …...
List of former Hawaii Governors their terms of service and biographies: William F. Quinn John A. Burns George R. Ariyoshi John Waihee Benjamin J. Cayetano.
… Governors of Hawaii, 1959-2002 (May be incomplete!) William Quinn 1959-62 John A. Burns 1962-74 George R. Ariyoshi 1974-86 John David Waihee III 1986- Benjamin …
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Hawaii
Several television shows, movies and various other media projects were produced in the Hawaiian Islands, taking advantage of the natural scenic landscapes as backdrops.
Notable films produced in Hawaii or were inspired by Hawaii include Hawaii, Blue Hawaii, Donovan's Reef, From Here to Eternity, South Pacific, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lost, Jurassic Park, Outbreak, Waterworld, Six Days Seven Nights, George of the Jungle, 50 First Dates, Pearl Harbor, Blue Crush, and Lilo and Stitch.
The upcoming film Snakes on a Plane takes place on an airline bound for Hawaii.
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