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| Title: | Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Chinese Americans during WWII |
| Language: | English |
| Event Date: | 10/16/2021 |
| Department: | Cable Office Veterans' Services |
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During World War II, Chinese Americans served our country with pride in every theatre of war and every branch of service despite facing extensive discrimination, and despite the fact that nearly 40% were excluded from citizenship at the time.
During a ceremony at Boston's Faneuil Hall, Chinese American WWII veterans and their families were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor authorized by Congress. |
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Watch this video on YouTube. Download the video 6727.mp4 (2695 MB) for later playback. |
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