Veterans' Voices: The Secret War

The Hmong people are a minority group that lived in Southeast Asia and China. After 1975, many became refugees in North America, Australia, and parts of Europe and South America. From 1961 to 1975, In an effort to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United States recruited, trained and financed the Hmong and Laos to serve as surrogate soldiers in the American armed forces. Today, there are over 350,000 Hmong living in the United States, with over 81,000 individuals in Minnesota, the largest urbanized Hmong population in the US. Veterans Voices': The Secret War is a program featuring the stories of some of these veterans. To learn more, visit MinnesotaVets.org Accompanying the individual interviews with Hmong veterans who were active during The Secret War, several podcasts were produced with a focus on the impact of The Secret War. Episodes in Hmonglish, Hmong, and English.

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Nhia Ying Lor #1

Veteran Nhia Ying Lor was 10-years-old when the Vietnam War started, too young to join the fight at the beginning. But would go on to see many years of battle.

14 Juni 20231min

Cheu Xiong Yang #2

Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.

14 Juni 20231min

Cheu Xiong Yang #1

Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.

14 Juni 20231min

Charles Vu #2

Veteran Charles Vu recalls his reaction and immediate action after learning that General Vang Pao had escaped to Thailand.

14 Juni 20231min

Charles Vu #1

Veteran Charles Vu describes his journey fleeing to Thailand after the end of the war.

14 Juni 20231min

Bua Hu Thao #2

Veteran Bua Hu Thao described the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle.

14 Juni 20231min

Bua Hu Thao #1

Veteran Bua Hu Thao recalls one battle he was involved in, where his division was the only one that survived the night.

14 Juni 20231min

Hmong History Buffs

On this episode, Hmong history buffs discuss their passion for history and what it means for their self-identity, how it affects their lives and careers, and why it’s important to preserve it. Hosted ...

14 Juni 202339min