Explainer 14

Explainer 14: Selected Laws Affecting Filipino Immigration to the United States Students examine a timeline of immigration laws to discuss how colonial status, race, military service and other factors affected the ability of Filipinos to immigrate to the U.S....

Explainer 13

Explainer 13: The Rescission Act and the G.I. Bill Students compare and contrast two post-war bills that drastically differed in their effects on World War II veterans. Printer-friendly PDF Teacher Background At the heart of the Filipino veterans story is the...

Explainer 12

Explainer 12: Filipino Guerrillas with American Flag Students analyze a photo of Filipino guerrillas holding an American flag to consider the experiences and expectations of Filipinos who served in the U.S. military during World War II. Printer-friendly PDF Teacher...

Explainer 11

Explainer 11: The Congressional Gold Medal Students learn about the meaning of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring Filipino veterans, including elements of its design and the first ceremony in Washington, D.C. Printer-friendly PDF Teacher Background In 2009, after...

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 1: Teaching with Duty to Country This resource guide overviews the key elements of the online exhibit and includes ideas to get your students to explore the exhibit’s contents and make meaning of the larger story of Filipino veterans. The full Duty to...