Recently, a new monument honoring General Claire Lee Chennault and the Flying Tigers was unveiled in Los Angeles. The unveiling ceremony and a seminar on the spirit of resistance embodied by Chennault and Lu Xun were held at The Proud Bird of Los Angeles International Airport.
The sculpture features full-body statues of General Chennault and a Chinese soldier. Reflecting on history, the people of China and the United States shared a common hatred against the enemy and fought side by side during the war. The Flying Tigers and the Chinese people together endured trials of blood and fire.
Guo Zhiqiang, Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, expressed deep respect for the American soldiers who lost their lives in the victory of China's War of Resistance.
"The Flying Tigers came to China during World War II, fought alongside the Chinese people, and jointly resisted the invasion of Japanese fascists."
Additionally, Nell Calloway, granddaughter of Chennault, and Mel McMullen, a surviving Flying Tigers veteran, attended the event. Born in 1925, McMullen just celebrated his 100th birthday in June. Today, he continues to witness the enduring legacy of this remarkable chapter in history.
(Source: Universal Chinese magazine; Video Editor: Yuge; English Editor: Darius)
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