The Fight for Recognition

by | May 26, 2020

TOPIC: The Fight for Recognition Excerpts from interviewees discussing the significance of the Congressional Gold Medal for the veterans and their families. Excerpts from: Jonathan Melegrito (0:30, 1:09, 0:36) Marie Blanco (0:31) Ben De Guzman (1:06) Chris Capozzola...

Filipino American Protests

by | May 26, 2020

TOPIC: FILIPINO AMERICAN PROTESTS Excerpts from interviewees discussing the protest movements and veterans advocacy efforts. Excerpts from: Rodney Salinas (01:01) Celestino Almeda (01:04) Guadalupe Dee (01:39) Rodney Salinas (00:57) Related Topics...

American Promises Made

by | May 26, 2020

TOPIC: AMERICAN PROMISES MADE Excerpts from interviewees discussing why Filipino soldiers’ service in USAFFE should have made them eligible for benefits. Excerpts from: Chris Capozzola (01:06) Jon Melegrito (02:37) Chris Capozzola (01:26) Related Topics Filipino...

The Philippine Scouts

by | May 26, 2020

TOPIC: The PHILIPPINE SCOUTS Excerpts from interviewees discussing the different divisions and various ways in which Filipinos served during the war. Excerpts from: Chris Capozzola (01:43) Colleen Woods (00:47) Related Topics U.S. Annexing the Philippines,...

U.S. Annexing the Philippines

by | May 26, 2020

TOPIC: U.S. ANNEXING THE PHILIPPINES Historian Dr. Colleen Woods discusses the official reason the U.S. annexed the Philippines. Excerpts from: Colleen Woods (01:04) Related Topics Philippine Scouts,  Spanish-American...