Stockton’s Little Manila Immigration has been a substantial part of American history. It was through the backs and hard work ethic emulated by immigrants that embody what we call the American dream of success and prosperity in life. It was through this dream that Filipino Americans sought to acquire and accomplish throughout their ongoing struggle within the years before and after World War II.
The population of the United States as a whole is one that is vast and truly diverse. In a California town of Stockton (dubbed “Little Manila” by the Filipino community), this diversity was truly making a precedent and growing quite rapidly. A rapid influx of Hispanic and Asian immigrants through the years began to sprout out and flourish throughout …show more content…
It was at this time since the end of the Great Depression that the United States economy was booming. The birth of a capitalistic economy grew overnight with the advancements made during the war. Mass production gave industrial jobs outside the agricultural fields. Veterans received their wartime dues and continued to better themselves and their families. It was a time where it could be said life was good for all people in America not just Filipinos. Filipino wartime veterans had begun to expand their outlook on life and with their citizenship in hand could truly experience the American Dream. With their citizenship granted, Filipinos were now able to buy and hold land as well as start businesses (Agoncillo, Teodoro A. (1990).It was at this time that Stockton received their own financial boom. In the Youtube video entitled, “Little Manila: Filipinos in California 's Heartland”, it was said that with the war over Filipinos could enjoy the finer things in life. Social gatherings were held and it became a time of true prosperity for the community. A wide variety of festivities were held in order to commemorate those who fought in the war as well as those who left behind in the states to watch over families. As I questioned Peter Angeles about how his family had reacted to the ending of World War II, he stated that at this time it was when his grandfather met his grandmother. “During this time all was so well. You could really enjoy being an American knowing that your people had done something to earn that right. Regardless of what it said on the citizenship papers, I feel that through the efforts and sacrifices of my forefathers paved the way for me to be here. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to be a part of our country and do my part when and where I
The population of the United States as a whole is one that is vast and truly diverse. In a California town of Stockton (dubbed “Little Manila” by the Filipino community), this diversity was truly making a precedent and growing quite rapidly. A rapid influx of Hispanic and Asian immigrants through the years began to sprout out and flourish throughout …show more content…
It was at this time since the end of the Great Depression that the United States economy was booming. The birth of a capitalistic economy grew overnight with the advancements made during the war. Mass production gave industrial jobs outside the agricultural fields. Veterans received their wartime dues and continued to better themselves and their families. It was a time where it could be said life was good for all people in America not just Filipinos. Filipino wartime veterans had begun to expand their outlook on life and with their citizenship in hand could truly experience the American Dream. With their citizenship granted, Filipinos were now able to buy and hold land as well as start businesses (Agoncillo, Teodoro A. (1990).It was at this time that Stockton received their own financial boom. In the Youtube video entitled, “Little Manila: Filipinos in California 's Heartland”, it was said that with the war over Filipinos could enjoy the finer things in life. Social gatherings were held and it became a time of true prosperity for the community. A wide variety of festivities were held in order to commemorate those who fought in the war as well as those who left behind in the states to watch over families. As I questioned Peter Angeles about how his family had reacted to the ending of World War II, he stated that at this time it was when his grandfather met his grandmother. “During this time all was so well. You could really enjoy being an American knowing that your people had done something to earn that right. Regardless of what it said on the citizenship papers, I feel that through the efforts and sacrifices of my forefathers paved the way for me to be here. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to be a part of our country and do my part when and where I