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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... [read more]
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... [read more] Blog: Meet the Ly Chan Family
Date: April 12th 2006
I first heard of this family through Giao, a volunteer and translator I had previously met with Karen. Giao grabbed me while walking home from Tam’s house, and immediately proceeded into the story about Ly Chan Hung. Hung is the father of 6 children, ages 3, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 17. The 8 year old has Tuburculosis. I remember Karen telling me that most of the serious medical problems here could b ... read more
Date: April 12th 2006
I first heard of this family through Giao, a volunteer and translator I had previously met with Karen. Giao grabbed me while walking home from Tam’s house, and immediately proceeded into the story about Ly Chan Hung. Hung is the father of 6 children, ages 3, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 17. The 8 year old has Tuburculosis. I remember Karen telling me that most of the serious medical problems here could b ... read more
