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Tony Evers: “This includes declaring Hmong Lao Veterans Day in 2021 and…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

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Governor Tony Evers Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month and Hmong Contributions in Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 01:02

Celebrating and uplifting the accomplishments and contributions of the Hmong community, such as it is really, really important and the key focus of our administration over the last several years. This includes declaring Hmong Lao Veterans Day in 2021 and lowering the flags every year since May 14th. An action I'll be proud to continue in just a few short days. Just last year I signed a bill to ensure Hmong veterans can have their veteran status displayed on their driver's license or id. (01:02–01:13)

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Asserts that Hmong Lao Veterans Day was declared in 2021, with flags lowered annually on May 14th.

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