In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Kurt Chew-Een Lee, the first Asian American officer in the United States Marine Corps. Lee's journey is one of breaking barriers, defying odds, and exemplifying true courage and leadership in the face of overwhelming adversity. His unwavering determination to serve his country despite the racial prejudices of the time, and his heroic actions during the Korean War that earned him the Navy Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart.
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