Tag: U.S.
In 1968, a Top Secret U.S. Military Base Was Overrun By Elite Vietnamese Commandos
Decades ago on March 12, 1968, a top-secret U.S. base on a mountain top in Laos was overrun by an elite force of Vietnamese commandos. Only six of the eighteen CIA and Air Force personnel manning the … Read Full Article
World Premiere Films at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
An overview of the 30 films having their debut at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, plus 53 U.S. premiere films. Read Full Article
First Hmong American mayor of major U.S. city celebrated in Fresno
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao, who is the first Hmong American mayor of a major U.S. city, visited the Central Valley this weekend. Read Full Article
These 99 Valley residents ended 2022 with a big milestone: U.S. citizenship
The newest U.S. citizens came from 23 countries – including Chile (1), Colombia (2), Guatemala (1), India (18), Laos (5), México (33), and Philippines (16). Read Full Article
Miss Universe Laos, Payengxa Lor, visits Las Vegas with U.S. tour
This interactive exhibit shows the ‘human story’ of Hmong refugees in the U.S. and Fresno
It’s an effect recreated on the large picture mural that runs the length of the entrance of “Vinai: Hmong Refugee Experience,” an interactive exhibit running through Jan. 1 … Read Full Article
