The United States Women's National Soccer Team opened the 2019 Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam, with Sophia Smith and Lindsey Horan scoring the goals. Vietnam put up a surprisingly strong fight, with goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh stopping Alex Morgan's penalty attempt. The US are the favorites to win the tournament, with Germany, France, England, and Japan also expected to make a strong showing.
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Vietnam has banned the movie “Barbie” from domestic distribution due to a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea. This ban is a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Vietnam and China over the South China Sea, as other films such as “The Great Wall” and “Kung Fu Panda 3” have been banned in the past.
Henry Kissinger is celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, having outlived many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through the Vietnam War. Despite his age, Kissinger remains in good health and is still active in public life, having recently written an article for The Atlantic. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.
Ke Huy Quan, the second Asian to win Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars, reflected on his family's journey to flee Vietnam in the 1970s. He, his father, and five siblings escaped in a boat and were granted political asylum after a year in a refugee camp. Quan's win is a testament to the resilience of his family and the power of the human spirit, and serves as a reminder of the struggles of refugees around the world.
Ke Huy Quan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on Sunday night, becoming the second actor of Asian descent to ever win in his category. He beat out a competitive field of nominees and earned widespread acclaim for his performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once". His win was especially meaningful as his 84-year-old mother was watching from home, and Quan looked back on his experience as a Vietnamese refugee in his acceptance speech. His win follows the first Asian actor to win in the category, Haing Ngor, a Chinese Cambodian refugee, who won for his role in the 1984 drama “The Killing Fields.”
The White House honored retired U.S. Army Colonel Paris Davis with the Medal of Honor on Friday for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago. President Biden presented the award to Davis at a ceremony, recognizing his gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during 20 hours of intense fighting. Davis' nomination for the award had mysteriously vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement, but the White House's recognition of his heroism has finally come almost 60 years later.
Retired Army Col. Paris Davis is set to receive the Medal of Honor for his service in the Vietnam War, nearly 60 years after the attack. During the 19-hour firefight, Davis was shot multiple times but continued to fight and protect his fellow soldiers. His story is a testament to the courage and strength of all who served in the Vietnam War.