Charles came to Eau Claire at age thirteen. He ran for a seat on the Eau Claire school board in 1993, becoming the first Hmong person to run for public office in Eau Claire. In this interview, he discusses his personal migration story, adjusting to life in Eau Claire, his education, and his political career.

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Narrator: Charles Chou Vue
Interviewer: Boone Tollefson & Ken Warren
Date: June 24, 2008 Place: Eau Claire, WI
Duration: 1:20:50
Subjects: Education; Food customs; Migration; Politics and government; Relocation; Social conditions

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