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The Forgotten Veterans
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Dan Carino
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Nov 11, 2006
The Forgotten Veterans
John Rabe talks to L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti about the new memorial for Filipino World War Two veterans. More than 120,000 Filipino soldiers served in the war, but they were stripped of veterans status and benefits promised under the G.I. Bill.

John Rabe talks to L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti about the new memorial for Filipino World War Two veterans. More than 120,000 Filipino soldiers served in the war, but they were stripped of veterans status and benefits promised under the G.I. Bill.

John Rabe talks to L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti about the new memorial for Filipino World War Two veterans.

More than 120,000 Filipino soldiers served in the war, but they were stripped of veterans status and benefits promised under the G.I. Bill.