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Vietnam to America

Check out the video above and read the story here.  Some of the stories coming out of Vietnam are absolutely fascinating.  Planning an escape–that’s true heroism. I’ve heard some stories from local former refugees in my area, and I think it’s absolutely crucial for people to preserve these stories.

If you’ve got a story to share, check out the Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation here.

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Joseph Cao, First Vietnamese American in Congress

Joseph Cao

The news media has me working overtime.

Joseph Cao is the first Vietnamese American person ever to be elected to the U.S. Congress.  He won his seat in a predominantly black district, so maybe we are starting to enter a post-racial era.

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