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Who was the first Asian American movie star in Hollywood?
Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood, internationally famous from the 1920s and 30s. Born in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles, California, she grew up visiting movie sets and began acting at an early age. Wong was featured in films of the early sound era, such as “Daughter of the Dragon” and “Daughter of Shanghai,” and in Josef von Sternberg’s “Shanghai Express.”
Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood, internationally famous from the 1920s and 30s. Born in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles, California, she grew up visiting movie sets and began acting at an early age. Wong was featured in films of the early sound era, such as “Daughter of the Dragon” and “Daughter of Shanghai,” and in Josef von Sternberg’s “Shanghai Express.”
Who is considered the father of modern surfing?
Duke Kahanamoku, a five-time Olympic medalist, clinched three gold medals for the United States in swimming. Revered as "The Duke," he introduced surfing to the east and west coasts of the United States, bringing the sport to global prominence in the early 20th century.
Duke Kahanamoku, a five-time Olympic medalist, clinched three gold medals for the United States in swimming. Revered as "The Duke," he introduced surfing to the east and west coasts of the United States, bringing the sport to global prominence in the early 20th century.
In what year did Daniel K. Inouye become the first U.S. representative for the state of Hawaii?
In 1959, when Hawaii became a state, Inouye served as one of its first representatives in the U.S. Congress. In 2013, Inouye was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, becoming the first – and to date, only – senator to receive both the Medal of Freedom and the Medal of Honor.
In 1959, when Hawaii became a state, Inouye served as one of its first representatives in the U.S. Congress. In 2013, Inouye was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, becoming the first – and to date, only – senator to receive both the Medal of Freedom and the Medal of Honor.
True or False: Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian American woman to go to space.
True. Kalpana Chawla was an engineer, pilot and astronaut who spent more than 30 days in space over two Space Shuttle missions following her first venture in 1997. Her promising career was cut short in 2003 when the Space Shuttle Columbia malfunctioned upon re-entry. However, her talent and hard work have inspired young people in India and around the world to consider careers in spaceflight.
True. Kalpana Chawla was an engineer, pilot and astronaut who spent more than 30 days in space over two Space Shuttle missions following her first venture in 1997. Her promising career was cut short in 2003 when the Space Shuttle Columbia malfunctioned upon re-entry. However, her talent and hard work have inspired young people in India and around the world to consider careers in spaceflight.
Which of the following Asian American actors is known to be one of the most influential martial artists in history?
Along with being a renowned martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee was an accomplished director, producer, screenwriter and philosopher. A citizen of both Hong Kong and the United States, Lee revolutionized the film industry with movies such as “Enter the Dragon,” “Fist of Fury” and “Game of Death.” Lee’s acting and fighting was a cultural turning point for how Asian people were portrayed in films.
Along with being a renowned martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee was an accomplished director, producer, screenwriter and philosopher. A citizen of both Hong Kong and the United States, Lee revolutionized the film industry with movies such as “Enter the Dragon,” “Fist of Fury” and “Game of Death.” Lee’s acting and fighting was a cultural turning point for how Asian people were portrayed in films.
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