Norman Y. Mineta, who was born in San Jose, Calif., to Japanese immigrant parents, held in an internment camp during WWII and held high national government posts, has died at age 90, officials said Tuesday.
John Flaherty, Mineta’s former chief of staff, said Mineta died "peacefullly at his home surrounded by family" in Edgewater, Maryland.
His colleagues in Silicon Valley and beyond took to social media to mourn him and the country's loss. of himself and Mineta, shortly after the news was announced.California Assemblyman Evan Lowthat Mineta's death came during AAPI Heritage Month, and his legacy of service should be honored. He was also the first Asian-American to become a Cabinet secretary, serving under both Democratic and Republican presidents.
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