Award Filipino World War II Veterans the Congressional Gold Medal

On July 26, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a Military Order calling over 260,000 soldiers from the Philippine Commonwealth Army into service under the United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE). Today, as we commemorate the 76th anniversary of the military order we take the opportunity to express our gratitude to the thousands of men and women who valiantly served during World War II. On December 14, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015. The United States Congress bestowed the highest civilian award to the Filipino World War II Veterans; the United States Mint will be producing a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively recognize the contribution of the Filipino Veterans. Eligible Filipino Veterans and a surviving family member will be awarded a bronze replica. A bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal costs $52. Majority of the surviving veterans and their widows these have limited income. There is a nationwide fundraising effort to defray the cost of the medals. The Veterans Equity Center - a nonprofit organization - established to advocate for the justice and equity of Filipino World War II veterans, is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $25,000 to help with the national fundraising effort for the Congressional Gold Medal. Please donate today and join the Veterans Equity Center in honoring our Filipino World War II Veterans.