Duty to Country

Remembering Our Veterans

On this #VeteransDay, learn more about the stories the of brave soldiers who served under the American flag during WWII, only to be forgotten by the U.S. government after the war. Learn more about Duty to Country, a project of The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project: https://dutytocountry.org/

Why should Americans care?

Why should Americans care about Filipino WWII veterans? This is the story of brave soldiers who served under the American flag during WWII, only to be forgotten by the U.S. government after the war. “We want the American public to know that there was another side to WWII.” -Major General Tony Taguba Chairman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project Check out https://dutytocountry.org/ #fahm #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinoveterans

For Educators: Duty to Country

Educators: Duty to Country is an interactive, web-based educational program free to the public that depicts the legacy of the Filipinos and Americans who fought in World War II in the Philippines and the decades long struggle for recognition that ensued. It features lesson plans, teaching activities, an online exhibition, oral history testimonies, profiles of key historical figures, animations, and illustrations that aid teachers and students interested in learning about the Filipino experience during World War II, American colonialism, and 20th Century social justice. https://dutytocountry.org/for-educators/ #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #fahm

What is Duty to County?

Do you know the story of the brave soldiers who served under the American flag during WWII, only to be forgotten by the U.S. government after the war? Duty To Country is an online education project. It tells the story of Filipino World War II veterans and their advocates who, together, fought for decades for their rightful recognition and benefits from the U.S government. Learn more about #FilipinoVeterans on https://dutytocountry.org/ #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #fahm

Oral History: General Antonio Taguba

#OralHistory: Antonio Taguba is a retired Major General of the United States Army, son of a WWII veteran, and the Chairman of FilVetRep. He is heavily involved in the struggle for congressional recognition, and a powerful figure within the Filipino activist community. To see more of his extended interview, go to https://dutytocountry.org/project/antonio-taguba/ #FAHM #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #filipinowwiiveterans FANHS OC/IE FANHS Ohio FANHS Legacy MONTH Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) SF BayArea Consortium Filipino American National Historical Society/Delano Chapter Filipino American National Historical Society Museum Filipino American National Historical Society - Houston, Texas Chapter Filipino American National Historical Society - FANHS Chicago Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) FANHS Alaska FANHS Los Angeles Chapter Fanhs Sandiego FANHS San Antonio FANHS-New Jersey Chapter Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Metro NY Chapter Fanhs Central Coast Chapter NFALA - National Filipino American Lawyers Association FALA Chicago FALA New York Filipino Bar Association of Northern California Philippine American Bar Association

Oral History: Colleen Woods

#OralHistory: Dr. Colleen Woods is a historian at the University of Maryland. In her interview, she explains the nuances of the Filipino and American military and how they fought side by side. She also discusses the effects the war had on the Philippines and why they were written out of history. To see more of her extended interview, go to https://dutytocountry.org/project/colleen-woods/ #FAHM #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #filipinowwiiveterans

Oral History: Pattie Umali

#OralHistory: Pattie Umali is a game designer and granddaughter of a veteran. In her interview she shares excerpts of her grandmothers memoirs and talks about the game she made to honor her grandmother and Filipino veterans of WWII. To see more of her extended interview, go to https://dutytocountry.org/project/pattie-umali/ #FAHM #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #filipinowwiiveterans

Equity at Last: For decades, Senator Daniel Inouye and his Chief of Staff Marie Blanco fought for Filipino American Veterans in congress. After 20 years, their labor finally pays off. Learn more at https://dutytocountry.org/

America is in the Heart: Jon Melegrito grew up accompanying his father to the Office of Veterans Affairs, where his father would apply for benefits. Jon joins the activist movement to advocate on his father's behalf. Learn more at https://dutytocountry.org/

Women of the Resistance

More women served as guerrillas in the Philippines than was typical, several in leadership and combat roles. They led squads, spied on the enemy and fought for their country. Learn more at https://dutytocountry.org/ The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project

Jon Melegrito grew up accompanying his father to the Office of Veterans Affairs, where his father would apply for benefits. Jon joins the activist movement to advocate on his father's behalf. Find out more at https://dutytocountry.org/

Forged Under Fire

When a guerrilla band is ambushed and pinned down by machine gun fire, it's up to one fifteen-year-old boy to lead them to victory. How much do you know about the contributions of Filipinos during WWII? Find out Filipino Veterans' untold story at https://dutytocountry.org/