Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in 'Secret War'
Though Hmong and Laotian soldiers still won't have access to many federal benefits, a new bill would recognize them as ...
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in 'Secret War'
In 1975, the U.S. took in 150,000 Laotian Hmong people as refugees, and many settled in Wisconsin. But even with their involvement in the Vietnam War fighting for the U.S., Hmong veterans have not ...
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans.
14 things do in Milwaukee indoors this February
February is a good month to stir up some fun indoors. Here’s a mix of activities, from dining to art, that will help you ...
Chippewa Valley Museum host story telling event highlighting various cultural backgrounds and perspectives
The Chippewa Valley Museum is hosting an event highlighting the storytelling traditions of various cultures at the Wisconsin Logging Museum on Saturday 25. The event will include Ojibwe, Hmong and ...
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New bill hopes to honor Laotian and Hmong fighters as veterans
A new bill introduced by Wisconsin state Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere seeks to recognize and honor Laotian and Hmong fighters ...
Wausau Pilot and Review2d
‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight ...
Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American ...