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These athletes' shining moments wouldn't be complete without the colorful, innovative, and sometimes sparkly outfits that went with them.
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Asian American Literature (3 vol. 2008) excerpt and text search; Japanese American National Museum. Encyclopedia of Japanese American History: An A-To-Z Reference from 1868 to the Present (2nd ed. 2000) Kim, Hyung-Chan, ed. Dictionary of Asian American History (1986) 629pp; online edition
Pop celebrities such as Jessie J have started wearing them again, progressing from the 1970s there might be coming out with the jacket that go with the pants. [2] In 2008, American clothing manufacturer American Apparel reintroduced disco pants to the buying public, albeit in a version slightly different from the original from 30 years earlier ...
Many Filipina women struggled with wearing both American and Filipino clothing. [1] For Filipina women, it was a common belief among Filipino society that they were gatekeepers of Filipino culture. [1] Filipina women had the dilemma of adopting the new American style of clothing while keeping old, traditional Filipino garments intact and in ...
1948: Dick Button. American figure skaters didn't have the option of wearing spandex 70 years ago, since the fabric hadn't been invented yet. That's why Dick Button secured the gold medal in Saint ...
Before the 1960s, Asian immigrants to the United States were often perceived as a threat to Western civilization in what became known as "Yellow Peril".This in turn led to the mistreatment and abuse of Asians in America across generations, through historical incidents like the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Japanese internment camps, and the Vietnam War. [4]
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Apolo Ohno, who is of half Japanese descent, [23] is a short track speed skater and an eight-time Olympic medalist as well as the most decorated American Winter Olympic athlete of all time. He became the youngest U.S. national champion in 1997 and was the reigning champion from 2001 to 2009, winning the title a total of 12 times.