October is Filipino-American History Month
The 111th Congress of the United States proclaimed October as Filipino-American History Month in 2009. The month is dedicated to learning about the accomplishments of Filipino-Americans.
The 2009 House resolution noted that the earliest documented history of Filipino presence in the United States was October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California. Today, the Filipino-American community is the second largest Asian American group in the United States, and California is home to over half of the Filipino population in the United States.
The SWC Library has many books and articles about Filipino-American history. Ask a librarian to find out more!
Filipino-American History Month - Useful Links
Philippine American Cultural Foundation
Filipino American National Historical Society
San Diego State University: Filipino-American History Month 2012
Filipino American National Historical Society - San Diego Chapter Facebook Page
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