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In Honor Of Filipino American History Month, Here Are 7 Facts You Probably Didn't Know

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In Honor Of Filipino American History Month, Here Are 7 Facts You Probably Didn't Know

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Filipino Americans, also known as Fil-Ams, make up a good amount of the American population. Over 3.5 million Filipinos live in the United States. Filipinos are very present in American history. Here are a few facts you probably didn't know about Fil-Am history.

October 18, 1587 was the first recorded presence of Filipinos in America.

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/landing-of-the-first-filipinos-historical-landmark-morro-bay?select=mQwyrktppWhxxPXb_I3Mbw

Hence why we celebrate Filipino American History month in October. Filipinos landed in Morro Bay which is now a special landmark for all Fil-Ams. As you can see, this is also 33 years before Pilgrims landed.

Filipinos are the second largest Asian group in America.

http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2012/06/19/the-rise-of-asian-americans/

In California, they are the third largest ethnic group. They are the in largest Asian group in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, Wyoming, and South Dakota.

Over 250,000 Filipinos were soldiers fighting for the U.S. in World War 2.

https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/25854-forgotten-soldiers-philippine-scouts

After the war, many Filipinos became United States citizens.

But, America broke its promise to Filipino soldiers.

https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/25854-forgotten-soldiers-philippine-scouts

Filipino veterans that fought for the U.S. were supposed to get compensation just like American veterans but that didn't happen. Then, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which contained the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund allowed Filipino veterans to get some compensation. It entailed a one-time payment of $15,000 for U.S. citizens and $9,000 for non U.S. citizens. Even so, many Filipino veterans still haven't gotten their compensation.

Many of the top famous people are Filipinos.

https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/news/a40611/vanessa-hudgens-sparks-engagement-rumours-ring/

Just to name a few: Vanessa Hudgens, Nicole Scherzinger, Shay Mitchell, Bruno Mars, Apl.De.Ap (From the Black Eyed Peas), Enrique Iglesias, and Rob Schneider.

The Filipino language, Tagalog, is more common than you think.

It is the third most common language in California. Many people even think it should be taught in schools in California!

In 2009, Filipino American History Month was recognized by the U.S. Congress.

https://filipinostarnews.net/opinion/editorial/filipino-american-history-month.html

Filipino American History Month was first founded in 1992 by Dr. Fred Cordova and Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova, also the founders of Filipino American National Honor Society.

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In Honor Of Filipino American History Month, Here Are 7 Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Did you know Vanessa Hudgens is Filipino?

October 18, 1587 was the first recorded presence of Filipinos in America.

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Over 250,000 Filipinos were soldiers fighting for the U.S. in World War 2.

But, America broke its promise to Filipino soldiers.

Many of the top famous people are Filipinos.

The Filipino language, Tagalog, is more common than you think.

In 2009, Filipino American History Month was recognized by the U.S. Congress.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

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10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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