Asian Americans Who Made Military History

ASIAN AND PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH SHARE OF THE DAY

Did you know that Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders have served in the United States military since the birth of our nation? We honor their service, sacrifice, and courage.

Today, over 65,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders serve in the United States military. In fact, the story of AAPIs in service has been seen at every turn: at the birth of our nation, during the Civil War, in both World Wars, and current-day conflicts.

As they have answered the call to duty, we must answer ours. How can we honor all heroes, past and present? Let’s provide care for our AAPI veterans—tending to our wounded warriors, providing quality health care, and addressing their unique needs.

00:00 Impact of the AAPI community Who Made Military History
00:24 Filipinos in the US Army
00:36 AAPIs served in the Civil War
01:02 AAPIs who joined the World War I
01:20 Attack on Pearl Harbor
02:40 AAPI Women in World War II
03:36 After World War II
03:43 Bigger roles for AAPI military
04:30 Immigration and Nationality Act
04:55 The call to serve for Asian American Pacific Islanders
06:23 Credits

AARP and NextDayBetter would like to say thank you to those who served. We appreciate your sacrifice, courage, and service. AARP has a lot of ways to repay the dedication veterans have shown, and to support their families. Learn more at http://www.aarp.org/veterans.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Patrick Burke PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Kim Patterson SPC Robert Coventry SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell