IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY: During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt pledged that Filipinos who fight for the United States will be granted citizenship and military benefits. As a result, over 200,000 Filipinos fought side by side with American soldiers during World War II. Shortly after the war ended, that promise was taken back with the Recission Act of 1946. It was not until 2009 when President Obama signed a bill that would give Filipino World War II veterans a lump sum compensation of $15K ($9K for those living in the Philippines) to the less than 18,000 veterans who are still alive today. Yes, such an amount is not commensurate to the benefits they missed out on for over 50 years, but yet to this day a majority of them still have not received such meager compensation. So, LET US REMEMBER THE FILIPINO VETERANS WHO WERE NOT ONLY VICTIMS OF WORLD WAR II, BUT ALSO VICTIMS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED RACISM.
Amen. To the thousands of veteranos who have not received the recognition and justice they so deserve.
Will always be passionate about this cause. Will never stop fighting.
My anchor on the side of my thigh - I got it for multiple reasons:
- To keep me stable and grounded throughout life, even when the tides get rough
- For my grandfather who loved sailing
- For my love of my hometown: Annapolis
Done by Matt Kellough at One Shot Studios in Edgewater, MD. He’s absolutely amazing!
Anchor represents my father.
Compass represents my mother.
“We accept the love we think we deserve” a quote from my favorite book The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Done by Keenan Bouchard in Waterbury, Vermont at Good Ink.
Philippines ^
I should really do this.
dsklfdjs this would be so helpful
The times wouldn’t work for me, but I love the idea, so cute!
that cheese damn
