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Introduction

Wedoknowthatmanyof thefirst Thai people to arrive in the United States worked hard to become as American as possible, as quickly as possible. Many were married to US military personnel, which means they joined American families as

soon as they stepped off the plane. Others were doctors and nurses, whowerehighlyeducatedandeager to become medical professionals in the United States. The desire to fit in was often quite strong. On the other hand, some Thai