CHCP Celebrates Spirit of '45: Living History Day

2:00 - 6:00

Shortened versions of two videos will be shown continuously:

• Our Story of War and Remembrance: Chinese American WWII Veterans of the China-Burma-India Theatre
  Stories of four Chinese American WWII veterans of the San Francisco Bay Area are featured in a moving documentary of patriotism as they served to defend the America that had denied them rights under the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Documentary produced by CHCP's Student Docent Cultural Ambassador Program (SDCAP).

• More than a Medal
  Documentary of George S. Robb Centre's Valor Medals Review Project, researching minority veterans from WWI who, in spite of valorous deeds, were unjustly denied awards due to race or religion. Documentary includes the San Jose/Saratoga native and decorated Chinese American WWI Veteran, Lau Sing Kee (aka Sing Lau Kee).

CAHM, 2nd Floor

3:45 - 4:15

&

4:30 - 5:00

Reflections on WWI Hero Lau Sing Kee

By Steven Hong (Lynbrook High School, Class of 2026/UC San Diego Fall 2026 student) and Brenda Hee Wong (CHCP Board Member) to include:

• WWI soldier's story (with soldier's uniform)
• Post-WWI story
• Family photos
• Personal association with Lau Sing Kee
• Commemorative medals of WWI New York Centennial Celebration 2018

CAHM, 2nd Floor