Hawaii Court's $22B Ruling on the Legendary Yamashita Treasure
The Marcoses (L-R): President Ferdinand Marcos, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and son Bongbong Marcos(Bilyonaryo Business News) “I cannot give what I do not have,” this was Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s repetitive statement whenever he was being grilled about the legendary Yamahista Gold. Bongbong Marcos is the only son of the infamous Philippine dictator, Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, and his mother is the world-renowned first lady with over 3,000 designer-shoes collections. Currently, Marcos junior is running for the presidential seat in the Philippines this coming May 2022 election.
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Philippine and U.S. flags(Source: Adobe Stack) October in the United States became an official month to celebrate Filipino-American history. Through the years, the Filipinos population continuously increase in the U.S., mainly in the field of medicine. But their presence in the country didn't appear out of thin air.
Read full storyMissouri Offered Americans Pre-Sliced Bread in 1928, But the U.S. Government Banned Them in 1943
Vintage bread slicing machine(Source: Smithsonian Museum) We all love the smell of freshly baked bread and creating our favorite sandwich at home by simply buying a sliced bread in the Supermarket. It's convenient, hassle-free, and easy to prepare compared to a loaf. It was indeed the "greatest thing" ever. Thanks to the State of Missouri for this remarkable invention.
Read full storyWW2 Hero: Indiana's Very Own Ace Pilot Deliberately Shot a U.S. Plane To Save His Comrades
Louis Edward Curdes in his "Bad Angel" plane(Source: Wikimedia) It seemed like yesterday when Lieutenant Colonel Louis Edward Curdes reckoned his life growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's the place where he built his dreams to become a pilot and served the Army.
Read full storyThe Lovings: The Interracial Couple Against Virginia's Infamous Anti-Miscegenation Law
Mildred Jeter Loving and Richard Perry Loving(Source: Yahoo.com) For a country established by immigrants, the United States had a long history of racial discrimination. The segregation between white and black Americans had been part of the country's foundation.
Read full storyPerez and Davis: The Love Story that Abolished California's Law Against Interracial Marriage
Photo by Drew Coffman(Source: Unplash) California is one of the most diverse states in the United States. It's a mosaic of different cultures from all parts of the globe. California's history was also colorful, especially that before it became part of America, it was first under the colony of Spain.
Read full storyThe American Billionaire Who Tried To Save Filipinos from American Imperialism
Andrew Carnegie(Source: Carnegie Mellon University) When the United States won the Spanish-American War in the latter years of the 19th century, it purchased the Philippines from Spain for $20 million.
Read full storySummer of 1899: New York's Street Boys Won Over Against Two Media Tycoons
New York's newsies on strike, 1899(Source: Library of Congress) Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst were two of the most prominent publishers in the United States from the 19th century until the early 20th. These two media tycoons located in New York were known competitors on newspaper publication.
Read full storyBeauty and Brains: The Story of Hollywood Star Hedy Lamarr and the Wireless Communications Invetion
Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood's "most beautiful woman"(Source: Hedy Lamarr Official Website) We are now living in an era wherein wireless communication is being considered an essential part of life. We used Wi-Fi connection not just for our work but for our daily grind. And whenever it slows down, it seems like our world stops.
Read full storyFrom George to Christine: After Serving the US Army in WW2, this GI from New York Became a Blonde Bombshell
George Jorgensen photo before the surgery (left), Christine Jorgensen after (right)(Source: National WWII Museum) This pride month, I am giving the spotlight to one of the most controversial celebrities in the United States in the 1950s. She was born as George William Jorgensen Jr. but lived and died as Christine Jorgensen.
Read full storyFrom Jenny to Albert: 95th Illinois Infantry's Trans Soldier During the American Civil War
Private Albert Cashier photos in November 1864 (left), and July 1913 (right)(Source: Illinois State University) Records show that there were approximately over 400 women disguised as men and fought during the American Civil War.
Read full storyHoly Land: Walking the Path of Jesus From Birth To Death
I grew up in a Christian family, but I never became an official one. I was raised reading the Bible; therefore, I am familiar with prominent characters and events mentioned in the scriptures.
Read full storyThis Los Angeles Kindergarten Teacher was Jailed for Wearing Pants To Court in 1938
Helen Louise Hulick in downtown Los Angeles court, 1938(Source: Los Angeles Times Archive) Women may now attend a court hearing wearing pants, slacks, or denim jeans. You may want to thank a Los Angeles kindergarten teacher for that. Her name was Helen Louise Hulick.
Read full storyAntonio Miranda Rodriguez: The Supposed 12th Founding Father of Los Angeles was a Filipino
Millard Sheets mural depicting the 1781 founding of Los Angeles.(Source: California Historical Society) The land of Hollywood stars and the second-largest city in the United States, Los Angeles, is an economic powerhouse on the West Coast.
Read full storyAmericans in Rural Areas Used Feed Sacks for Clothing During the Great Depression and World War Two
Women in the Midwest fashioned wearing clothes from feed sacks(Source: Vintages.es) The United States of America is one of the countries in the world with leading fashion industry, especially in New York City. It has always been the case, even over a century ago.
Read full storyThe Nine African-American Students Who Were Protected by Airborne Troops to their Classrooms
Little Rock Nine Escorted by 101st Airborne Division to School(Source: Washington University Library) Brown v. Board of Education of Topekawas a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case in which the justices ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. It was one of the cornerstones of the civil rights movement and helped establish the precedent that “separate but equal” education was not equal in all forms.
Read full storyDr. Mary Edwards Walker: The First and Only Woman Who Received the Medal of Honor
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker(Source: Britannica) In the early 19th century in America, women had different life experiences depending on what groups they were part of. A dominant ideology at the beginning of the 1800s was called Republican Motherhood: middle- and upper-class white women were expected to educate the young to be good citizens of the new country.
Read full storyThe American Soldier Who Blinked "Torture" in Morse Code During a Television Interview
Jeremiah Denton Jr. interview with a Japanese reporter, 1966(Source: Associated Press) For the State of Alabama, he was always be remembered as Senator Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. But for the entire United States, he was a Vietnam War hero.
Read full storyThis Filipino Eatery in Princeton is a New Rising Star in Texas
Crispy Lechon of Old Roster Creek BBQ(Source: ORC BBQ FB account) Apart from the local street foods, Filipinos' common go-to food destinations arecarinderiasor eateries. It has a humble and rugged setting with affordable delicious dishes.
Read full storyThis New Restaurant in Modesto’s Century Center is Offering Filipino Style Combo Meals
Halo-Halo dessert of Kusina Restaurant(Source: Kusina FB Account) A new Filipino restaurant in Modesto City has been taking names since its opening last month. Kusina, which literally means "kitchen" in English, would let you have a taste of authentic Filipino dishes and other fusion fares.
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