History
Filipino sailors were the first Asians in what is what the United States, with their arrival being first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century. Mass migration didn't begin until the early 20th century, and for a period the History of the Philippines merged with that of the United States. After the independence of the Philippines from the United States, Filipino Americans continued to grow in population and have events that are associated with them.
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