From Saigon to Service: One Refugee's Story of Gratitude and Giving Back
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
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From fleeing Vietnam as a young refugee to orchestrating Afghan evacuations four decades later, France Hoang's life embodies the American dream and the enduring spirit of service. In this powerful presentation, Hoang shares his extraordinary journey: arriving in America as a child refugee, attending West Point, serving in a warzone, advising at the White House, and ultimately coming full circle to help evacuate Afghan allies during America's withdrawal. His story is not just a testament to personal perseverance, but a living example of how America's promise of opportunity can transform lives across generations.
Join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as Hoang explores powerful lessons about gratitude, duty, and the ripple effects of compassion. His journey stands as a living testament to President Ford's courageous leadership during Operation New Life, which welcomed over 130,000 Vietnamese refugees to America's shores. Through Hoang's remarkable story, we see how President Ford's bold humanitarian decision continues to bear fruit today, creating ripples of positive change that span generations and continents.
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