New York has John F. Kennedy, Washington, D.C. has Ronald Reagan, and New Orleans has Louis Armstrong.
For the last two decades, San Jose, California’s international airport has borne the name of former mayor, congressman and transportation secretary Norman Y. Mineta.
While presidents and jazz legends may need little introduction, San Jose officials have felt their airport could use a little rebranding to better emphasize its Silicon Valley ties — while still honoring a beloved local figure.
