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Gold Discovery in California
Many gold seekers were Chinese miners. - [New Perspectives of the West, c. 1852] -
The First Chinese Restaurant
The first known Chinese restaurant in America was the Canton Restaurant in San Francisco. - Minnesota Historical Society -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Actcommenced a ten year period during which Chinese laborers were restricted from entering the United States. - [Our Documents, 1882] -
Chop Suey
Chinese ambassador Li Hung Chang visits America. Chop suey was served to him as an alternative to American dishes. Soon, a chop suey fad swept across America. - [America's Story, c. 1900] -
The Fortune Cookie
c. 1918, David Jung claimed to have invented the fortune cookie - [Huffington Post] -
Founding of La Choy
La Choy specialized in the sale of canned Chinese foods. - [La Choy Product Pile] -
Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act
With the Magnuson Act of 1943, restrictions preventing Chinese laborers from entering the U.S. were annulled while easing the naturalization process for the Chinese. - [Rice on History] -
General Tso's Chicken
The earliest version of General Tso's was created by chef Peng Chang-kuei, circa 1950. - [Serious Eats] -
President Nixon Visits China
President Nixon meets with Premier Zhou Enlai to expand cultural contacts and discuss trade. The televised feast helped Chinese food explode in popularity. -[AP/Wide World Photos] -
Founding of Panda Express
Andrew and Peggy Cherng opened the first Panda Express in Glendale, California. Panda Express has become one of America's largest family owned restaurant chains. - [Panda Express Chinese Kitchen]
