Too Little, Too Late: Filipino World War II Veterans

The immigration history of the United States has several embarrassing moments – some of which still affect immigration programs today.Many, many decades later . . .Take the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program, (known by its acronym – FWVP) implemented by the Obama Administration on June 8, 2016.  Three years later, in 2019, Its termination was announced by President Trump, as part of his effort to purge immigrant-friendly measures - only to be taken off the chopping block by the Biden Administration.But that’s not the real story.The real story dates back nearly 70 years ago.    Related Podcasts:Episode 108: The Untold Story Of The Chinese And Black Slaves Alliance In The American SouthEpisode 93: The Plight Of Afghan And Iraqi TranslatorsRecommended Links For More Information:Filipino Family Reunification: A Battle To Restore A 75-Year Old PromiseWhat Is The Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program (FWVP)?