In 1971, Norman Mineta's political career took off in California.
In 1971, Norman Mineta's political career took off in California where he ran and won election for mayor of San Jose, becoming one of the few Asian-Americans in office during this time.
AIR DATE 5/20/19
Meet the statesman who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush. Imprisoned by the U.S. during World War II for his Japanese ancestry, Mineta rose to become the first Asian American to serve in a presidential cabinet.
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