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Congressional Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony Honoring Chinese American WWII Veterans of The Greater Washington, D.C. Area
RADM Alma Lau Grocki and MGen William Chen will recognize WWII veterans living in the Washington DC area — David Leo, Lindy Leo, Luther Chien, Austin Wah, Wah Bong Lee, Elsie Seetoo, and Robert M Lee. They represent over 20,000 Chinese Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces during WWII. Past President Ed Gor and National President Melanie Chan of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance will add remarks. Andrew Huber of the Veterans Oral History Project at the Library of Congress will describe a national effort to uncover and preserve invaluable stories. An Open Mic follows for all participants to share individual and family stories of Service to Country throughout America’s history. Please join us for this virtual presentation.
Friday, February 19, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:30pm EST
Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/39nvmf2