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Chinheng Chy, born and raised in Battambang, Cambodia, escaped to Thailand in 1988 forced by the prosecution of the Khmer Rouge regime. After going through a strict selection process, Chy fortunately moved to America sponsored by his sister-in-law and church. With the help of government welfare program, English language training and a series of other assistance, Chy gradually settled down in Los Angeles, where he worked in sewing and raised a family with two sons. In this interview, he described his nightmare with the Khmer Rouge regime, experience in adjusting to the American culture and perceptions on the American involvement in the Vietnam War. [Profile bio] Isabella Estrada is a sophomore majoring in history at the University of Southern California. She was born and raised in Torrance, California. Benjamin Goncharenko is a sophomore from Whitter, California majoring in Geographical Design. Jialin Li is a junior majoring in Public Relations at the University of Southern California. She was born and raised in China. [Profiler bio]
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