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US Marine Corps Maj Kurt Chew-Een Lee
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In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Kurt Chew-Een Lee, the first Asian American officer in the United States Marine Corps. Lee's journey is one of breaking barriers, defying odds, and exemplifying true courage and leadership in the face of overwhelming adversity. His unwavering determination to serve his country despite the racial prejudices of the time, and his heroic actions during the Korean War that earned him the Navy Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart.
Please visit our website to learn more about other American Heroes.
www.dutyandvalor.com
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yahoo.com
historynet.com
smithsonianmag.com
wikipedia.org
militarytimes.com
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1. US Marine Corps Maj Kurt Chew-Een Lee (00:00:00)
2. Heroic Tales of Valor (00:01:04)
3. American Hero Stories for Inspiration (00:10:55)
76 episodes
Manage episode 431231796 series 3414974
In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Kurt Chew-Een Lee, the first Asian American officer in the United States Marine Corps. Lee's journey is one of breaking barriers, defying odds, and exemplifying true courage and leadership in the face of overwhelming adversity. His unwavering determination to serve his country despite the racial prejudices of the time, and his heroic actions during the Korean War that earned him the Navy Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart.
Please visit our website to learn more about other American Heroes.
www.dutyandvalor.com
Sources:
military.com
yahoo.com
historynet.com
smithsonianmag.com
wikipedia.org
militarytimes.com
1620 Workwear
1620 WORKWEAR: Made in the USA. GUARANTEED FOR LIFE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Duty & Valor!
Music by Amelie Leclerc. Artist's other music can be found here.
Please follow us on your favorite social media site.
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
Chapters
1. US Marine Corps Maj Kurt Chew-Een Lee (00:00:00)
2. Heroic Tales of Valor (00:01:04)
3. American Hero Stories for Inspiration (00:10:55)
76 episodes
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