US EditionAsian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam War
- Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans reflect on their experiences in the Vietnam War, revealing struggles with racism and identity while serving.
- Many veterans faced hostility and were reminded they resembled 'the enemy,' yet they built strong bonds with fellow soldiers.
- Approximately 35,000 Asian Americans served in the Vietnam War, but many more participated without disclosing their race, as noted by the Library of Congress.
- The Asian American Community Media Project, started by Don Bannai and George Wada, aims to preserve these oral histories of veterans, showcasing their contributions and challenges.
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MN House passes bill recognizing Hmong, Lao veterans of ‘Secret War’
Minnesota is on its way to officially recognizing the service of Hmong and Lao and other veterans who fought alongside the U.S. in the “Secret War” during the 1960s and 1970s in Laos. A veterans and military affairs bill passed by the state House on Tuesday night creates a path to grant official state veteran status for fighters recruited into Special Guerrilla Units by the CIA during the Vietnam War to fight communist forces in Southeast Asia. …
From Saigon to La Crosse: 50 years after Vietnam War, Wisconsin resident shares memories
Tan Pham acts as a cultural ambassador, leading tour groups to experience the food and culture of Vietnam firsthand through his company, Cuisine Adventure Tours. The post From Saigon to La Crosse: 50 years after Vietnam War, Wisconsin resident shares memories appeared first on WPR.
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