Norm Mineta Statue Unveiling Public Reception

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from Norm Mineta Statue Unveiling Public Reception held on January 25, 2024

Norm Mineta Statue Unveiling Public Reception

At 10 a.m. on January 25, 2024, a statue was unveiled at San Jose Mineta International Airport honoring Norm Mineta. Speakers at the event extolled Mineta's leadership and legacy; his pathbreaking role as the first Asian American mayor of a large U.S. city, influential member of Congress, first Asian American presidential cabinet member, and so much more.

You can learn more about Mineta, his life and his accomplishments, in this article from NPR.

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