|| Asian/Pacific American Voices ||
Asian Multi-cultural Performance
|| Yo-Yo Ma ||
This cello virtuoso began his performing career at age 5 and went on to win numerous awards, including the Library of Congress Living Legend Award.
|| Veterans History Project ||
Asian Pacific Americans made lasting contributions to America’s wartime efforts. Eight stories highlight service from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
|| On the Cutting Edge ||
"On the Cutting Edge: Contemporary Japanese Prints from the 50th College Women’s Association of Japan Print Show"
This exhibition features more than 200 fine prints that embrace both cutting edge techniques and the Japanese hanga tradition.
|| Did You Know? ||
Did you know that Naxi is the world’s only living pictographic language?
|| For Teachers ||
Put the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids.
|| 2008 Theme ||
Leadership, Diversity and Harmony—Gateway to Success
|| News and Events ||
Traditional Laotian Dance
May 1, 2008
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A traditional Lao dance performance is followed by a Lao-American fashion. Contact: 707-2101.
Mumford Room, 6th floor, James Madison Building.
Michelle Rhee Delivers Keynote Address
May 7, 2008
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ms. Rhee, chancellor of D.C. public schools, delivers the keynote address for the Library’s celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in a program sponsored by the Library's Office of Workforce Diversity. Contact: (202) 707-2101
Montpelier Room, 6th floor, James Madison building
(Library of Congress)
Asian American Arts Center Performance
May 28
12:30 PM
The Library of Congress Office of Workforce Diversity is hosting a multi-cultural program featuring a traditional drum and fan dance performance by the Asian American Arts Center. Contact: 707-2101.
Mumford Room, sixth floor, James Madison Building.
|| Historic Event ||
The Transcontinental Railroad is Completed
On May 10, 1869 the Central Pacific Railroad running east from Sacramento, CA and Union Pacific Railroad running west from Omaha, NB were joined at Promontory Point, UT. Large sections of the Central Pacific Railroad were built by Chinese workers who had immigrated to California. The junction of these two rail lines allowed continuous train travel from the East Coast to the West Coat for the first time in U.S. history.
Last Updated: 05/12/2008