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We Served With Pride: The Chinese American Experience in WWII
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Center for Asian American Media, The (CAAM)
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1999
Audience:Higher Education
Secondary Education
Running Time:60 min.
Physical Description:one video cassette, 60 min.


Language:English
Subject:Diaspora and Ethnicity
History
Politics and Government
Subheading:Chinese
Civil Service
History, 1900-1950
History, Modern (19th-20th Century)
WWII
Region:East Asia
Immigration/Diaspora
Country:China



Abstract:

Finally, the untold American Story about Chinese Americans who have served in the US military, especially during World War II. A sweeping and inspired revelation about the contributions of Chinese Americans in the military, both overseas and on the homefront. From hundreds of hours of research and interviews, 28 men and women share their stories, representing the 20,000 Chinese Amercans who patriotically and loyally answered their country's call to duty. WE SERVED WITH PRIDE also covers the involvement of Chinese Americans prior to WWII, in the American Civil War, Spanish Amercian War, and World War I. Narrated by actress Ming-Na and television journalist David Louie. Produced in association with Organization of Chinese Americans.




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