Asian American
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Asian Americans are individuals of Asian descent residing in the United States. The term "Asian American" has been in use since at least 1915. Historically, groups like the Chinese and Japanese faced significant racial discrimination, including exclusion from immigration and, in the case of Japanese Americans, internment during World War II.123
However, anti-Asian prejudice has largely diminished, and various Asian American groups, including Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Indian Americans, have since achieved success and integration into American society. The Hart-Celler Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 played a crucial role by abolishing national-origin quotas and prioritizing kinship and skills, which led to a substantial increase in Asian immigration. Pacific Islanders, such as Native Hawaiians, are also considered part of this demographic, with Hawaii and California having the largest percentages of Asian Americans.234
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