Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo presents Senator Akaka with the Order of the Golden Heart. As Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Akaka recently fought to secure passage of a bill which honors the service of Filipino Veterans who fought under U.S. command during World War II by restoring the benefits and recognition they were promised over half a century ago.
Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares gives Senator Akaka a tour of the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Akaka, a WWII veteran, is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dozens of Filipino veterans and supporters gather at the federal building to thank Senator Akaka for securing passage of the Filipino Veterans Equity Act, which honors their service under U.S. command during World War II by restoring the benefits they were promised over half a century ago.
Dozens of Filipino veterans and supporters gather at the federal building to thank Senator Akaka for securing passage of the Filipino Veterans Equity Act, which honors their service under U.S. command during World War II by restoring the benefits they were promised over half a century ago.
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