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- On May 12, 2025, a new military exhibit highlighting Chinese Canadian service during World War II was launched at the Chinese Canadian Museum located in Vancouver's Chinatown.
- The exhibition highlights Chinese Canadians' military contributions during a time when they were treated as second-class citizens, and how their sacrifices helped lead to the 1947 revocation of laws that denied them citizenship and voting rights.
- The exhibition features unique historical photographs, interactive elements, and a three-dimensional display where actors share stories of Chinese Canadian soldiers, with personal ties to the war highlighted through descendants such as Imogene Lim.
- Randall Bud Wong highlighted differing views within the Chinese community about joining the war effort, explaining that many believed their military service should earn them recognition and the ability to participate fully in Canadian citizenship, including voting rights.
- The exhibition commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII's end and underscores the dual victories of defeating the enemy and gaining civil rights, emphasizing recognition and pride in Chinese Canadian history.
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Souvenirs of war on display to mark 80 years since end of WWII
The New Brunswick Military History Museum is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe with an exhibit featuring artifacts from New Brunswick troops and other wartime memorabilia.
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