Trump hailed astronaut Kalpana Chawla as inspiration for other girls

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Wed, May 02, 2018, 01:20 AM

Trump hailed astronaut Kalpana Chawla as inspiration for other girls

Washington, May 2: United States President Donald Trump has hailed the late Indian American astronaut Kalpana Chawla as an inspiration for millions of American girls.

"Chawla's courage and passion continue to serve as an inspiration for millions of American girls who dream of one day becoming astronauts," Trump said on Monday in a proclamation honouring Americans of Asian and Pacific Islands descent.

The month of May is celebrated in the US as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Trump said that during this month "we recognize their tremendous contributions, which have helped strengthen our communities, industries, Armed Forces, national security, and institutions of governance".

Praising the contributions of Asian Americans, he said: "Through their industriousness and love of country, our Nation has enjoyed the privileges and enrichments of multiple innovations and societal advancements."