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The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (also known as the Hart-Celler act) is passed. This act abolished quotas based on nation of origin, changing immigration demographics. However, it banned immigration from Mexico and Central/South America

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R.E. was born in Pilar, Philippines. The second youngest of seven in their family.

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Riots in Los Angeles, California broke out after the murderers of Rodney King were acquitted. For six days, businesses were looted and places were set on fire. Many Korean businesses were impacted by the riots.

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R.E flew on a plane from Manila, Philippines to California, United States after getting married. While she met her husband in the Philippines, he was already an American citizen, thus she could travel and stay in America with a resident visa. She had moved in with family in the San Fernando Valley before living with her husband.

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R.E gave birth to her first and only child, Tiffany. Together, the family lived in an apartment in the San Fernando Valley.

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Two buildings from the World Trade Center (built in 1973) collapsed due to collision from two hijacked planes in an attack aimed to terrorize individuals. This event impacted future legislation within the United States regarding air travel, as well as the targeted harassment of South Asians residing in America.

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After her divorce in 2003, R.E and her daughter moved in with extended family. In 2005, she met someone and began dating someone who had recently gotten divorced, Z.C.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which allowed for World War II Filipino Veterans to be compensated for their service. The total payment granted for American citizens was $15,000, while non-citizens were eligible for up to $9,000.

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After being together for more than a decade, R.E and Z.C had decided to get remarried. They hosted an outdoor wedding reception after their civil wedding at the courthouse. Together, R.E and Z.C. celebrated with their children from both sides.

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The first case of person - to - person transmission of COVID - 19 was confirmed in the United States. This same day, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined that the outbreak constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This event was only the beginning, as life admist a pandemic shifted the "normal" for all individuals.