Gov. Schwarzenegger signed executive order S-14-06 that honors Vietnamese heritage on August 6, 2006. This order specifies that Vietnamese Americans "remain vigilant in opposing tyranny of all forms, actively supporting human rights for all people, and celebrating the principles of democracy, justice and tolerance upon which our nation was founded." The Executive Order specificies that the Freedom and Heritage Flag (three red stripes on a field of yellow) may be flown with the national and state flags on California state buildings in connection with a state-sponsored Vietnamese American ceremonial event.   more »

Last Saturday, July 29, the renowned poet Nguyen Chi Thien spoke before a packed audience (some standing outside in the sun) about his poetry and his life which has been dedicated to freedom for the Vietnamese people. He was joined by five men who survived the Communist prisons in North Vietnam with him and now live in Orange County, California. His next booksigning of Hoa Dia Nguc is in Houston on Sunday, August 6, at Little Saigon Radio, 6250 Westpark Drive.   more »