Tag: Lao
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‘Proud to be Americans’
JayLee YANG, A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHWEST NKAUJ HMOOB DANCERS, holds up one side of an American flag as attendees of Saturday’s commemoration of Hmong and Lao veterans in the war in southeast Asia recite … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6866aede873544369b72a058da9a3af0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.headlightherald.com%2farticle%2f910%2cproud-to-be-americans&c=15441253135226795973&mkt=en-us
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Riverfest, event honoring Hmong, Lao military veterans to be held this weekend
A celebration and an event to honor military veterans will be held this weekend. In Dawson, the annual Riverfest will include a variety of activities and entertainment, with the unveiling of a new … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/06/riverfest-event-honoring-hmong-lao-military-veterans-to-be-held-this-weekend/
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Event honoring Hmong, Lao veterans planned next week
A special event coming up in Walnut Grove will thank Hmong and Lao veterans for their service in the war in Southeast Asia, 50 years ago. The gathering will include food and performances by the SW … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/06/event-honoring-hmong-lao-veterans-planned-next-week/
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Public invited to event honoring Hmong and Lao Veterans
A gathering in observance of the service of Hmong and Lao Veterans of the war in Southeast Asia will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. at the Walnut Grove City Park. Full story: https://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/public-invited-to-event-honoring-hmong-and-lao-veterans/
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The Missouri Immigration Oral History Project and Hmong-Lao Veteran’s Day
Host and archivist Haley Frizzle-Green honors Hmong-Lao Veterans Day with a look at the Missouri Immigration Oral History Project … Full story: https://www.ksmu.org/show/archives/2025-05-26/the-missouri-immigration-oral-history-project-and-hmong-lao-veterans-day
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Community leaders reflect on 50 years since Hmong refugees first started resettling in Wisconsin
The Assembly passed a resolution to celebrate 50 years of strength and resilience of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian and Vietnamese people this week. Full story: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/05/15/community-leaders-reflect-on-50-years-since-hmong-refugees-first-started-resettling-in-wisconsin/
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50 years of Hmong-Lao veterans and Hmong culture celebrated in La Crosse
Hmong-Lao veterans and Hmong families fled their homeland to Thailand eventually resettling in the U.S. as result of the end of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse/50-years-of-hmong-lao-veterans-and-hmong-culture-celebrated-in-la-crosse/article_186c5d55-ed32-4909-a5a7-49089866422c.html
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Hmong-Lao veterans recognized on May 14
Flags are at half-staff for the soldiers who fought alongside the U.S. in Vietnam. Wednesday also marks the 50th anniversary of the last airlift of refugee soldiers and families. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/14/hmong-lao-veterans-recognized-may-14/
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Flags to fly at half-staff May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
May 14th 1975 was the last day of evacuations for the remaining Hmong-Lao soldiers and their families. Resettlement organizations helped many immigrate to the United States. Wednesday flags will fly … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/14/flags-fly-half-staff-may-14-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14?
Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2025/05/14/why-are-the-flags-flying-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14/83605877007/
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Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating the United States and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/gov-evers-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-hmong-lao-veterans-day-on-wednesday/article_26c248d3-8bb7-4369-b25e-10302a3ccc8a.html
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/12/flags-wisconsin-ordered-half-staff-hmong-lao-veterans-day-wednesday/
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Thousands of Hmong-Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Flags to fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #260 directing U.S. and Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff statewide Wednesday, May 14 to mark Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.The observance, … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-across-wisconsin-on-hmong-lao-veterans-day
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Minn. House passes bill recognizing Hmong, Lao veterans of ‘Secret War’
Minnesota is on its way to officially recognizing the service of Hmong and Lao veterans who fought alongside the U.S. during the Secret War … Full story: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minn-house-passes-bill-recognizing-hmong-lao-veterans-of-secret-war