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Norman Y. Mineta and His Legacy
Photos, videos, and media coverage on the Mineta Legacy Project.
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Norman Y. Mineta, Future Secretary of Transportation, circa 1933, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta with family members and friends at the Heart Mountain, WY concentration camp, circa 1943, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta and Danealia “Deni” Mineta Wedding Photo, 1991, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta with sons David (left) and Stuart (right), 2001, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta at San Jose dinner honoring him in 2007, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta at San Jose dinner honoring him in 2007, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta with Rep. Mike Honda at San Jose dinner in 2007, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta with Danealia “Deni Mineta” at U.C. Berkeley (Mineta’s alma mater) in 2012, Courtesy Mineta Family
Norman Y. Mineta with Danealia “Deni” Mineta, undated and location unknown, Courtesy Mineta Family
Portrait of Norman Y. Mineta, by George & Jim Pollard, 1995
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Portrait of Norman Y. Mineta at National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Norman Y. Mineta during interview at Mineta Transportation Institute in San Jose, CA, March 2015 Courtesy Mineta Legacy Project
Norman Y. Mineta during interview at Mineta Transportation Institute in San Jose, CA, March 2015, Courtesy Mineta Legacy Project
Featured Videos
In the News
This is the story of a decades-long friendship between two great Americans, Norm and Al.
Norm was former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who died on May 3 . A memorial service is set for Thursday, June 16. Mineta had a long and truly distinguished political career, serving as mayor of San Jose, then as a member of Congress for 20 years before being a member
Bulletin Board – Norman Y. Mineta Celebration of Life
The Japanese American National Museum will host a celebration of life for Norman Y. Mineta, the chair of the board of trustees, who passed away at his home in Edgewater, Maryland on Tues., May 3. Secretary Mineta represented San Jose as mayor and served in the House of Representatives for over 20 years.
Like it or not, we are all in this together
What is happening to us? What passes for public discussion these days certainly is not civil or thoughtful. Nor is it really much of a discussion.
Norman Mineta: A life well lived
“I am so proud to be your son.” David Mineta was one of several people who spoke at a memorial service for his late father—Norman Y. Mineta. The first Asian Am…
Remembering Norman Mineta
The remains of Norman Mineta, the first Asian American to hold a U.S. cabinet position, returned home to San Jose for tributes and a memorial service. Robert Handa has details on how the community, family and friends remember him.
Norman Mineta being honored in hometown of San Jose
In his 90 years, Norman Mineta accomplished a lot in both San Jose and in Washington DC. He’ll be remembered for the most for how he made people feel. Mineta’s ashes…