The Vietnam War left a lasting impact far beyond Southeast Asia. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Hmong people, an ethnic group that fought alongside American forces during what became known as the “Secret War” in Laos. After the war, many Hmong families were forced to flee their homeland, eventually settling in communities across the United States, including Missouri.
Doug Genens with the State Historical Society of Missouri is here on Show Me Today to help us better understand the Hmong experience and the impact Hmong communities have had on our state.