Summary Of Filipinos In World War 2

In chapter 6, of World War II it talks about the experience of Filipinos during the World War II. The Philippines became the most bitter and important battles fought in the pacific during world war II the targeted area was mainly on the Bataan peninsula of Luzon Island. The Filipino American and American soldiers fought together on one side, Eleanor Roosevelt spoke about the interracial brotherhood of the Filipino American soldiers and American soldiers that fought through the war. “Fighting in Bataan has been an excellent example of what happens when two different races respect each other. Men of different races and backgrounds have fought side by side and praised each other’s heroism and courage.” The outcome of the war was respect, more

The immigration act of 1965 opened a big door for those who wanted to come to America. 20,000 people from each asian country was allowed and totalled up to 170,000 immigrants annually. Also, family members who had become U.S. citizens were also free to enter the country and did not count to the total of immigrants.

After the immigration act Filipinos came to America in large numbers. Most were confused with Hispanic American because of their last names. The Second wave (1965-1984) 665,000 filipinos came to America. In the United States, Filipinos are the largest asian group. More than 3/4ths of the Filipinos in the United States are from the 2nd wave. Compared to the first wave, 2nd wave immigrants were from the city rather than

In 1970, 20,000 nurses that graduated from school in the Philippines came to the United States. 40% of Filipino doctors practice in the United States. The University of Santo Tomas has been a big supplier of doctors. By 1974, 7,000 doctors were Filipino. However, they have been through many struggles as well. In order to practice, they would need to pass an examination. There have been many times where they have worked unrelated jobs due to the unaffordable tuition. A filipino surgeon once worked as a meat cutter. Pharmacists have difficulties because they aren’t allowed to take the exam. Only graduate schools on a list could take the exam, and no foreign schools are listed. One filipina learned that she would have to first past an english test, satisfy a one year clinical internship at an accredited veterinary hospital without pay , and pass the california state licensing examination. She finally got her license after 7 years while having to work as a clerk at an insurance