In Laos
How old was Joe Bee when he became a soldier?
12 years old
Where did Joe Bee initially live when he and his family got to the US?
Philadelphia, PA
How many college degrees did Joe Bee acquire?
3 degrees
What does 'Hmong' mean?
"Free people"
How many people did Joe Bee lead out of his village and how far did they travel?
Over 1,000 villagers & 150 miles
Other than family, what was the reason that Joe Bee and his wife moved to Eau Claire, WI?
He believed that he could better pursue happiness there and remain more true to Hmong traditions.
What instrument did Joe Bee teach his son to play?
Qeej
What was the first part of Joe Bee's name before it became 'Joe'?
Joua (Ntsuab)
What happened when Joe Bee got to the Mekong River?
He and a few others went first to ensure it was safe. They were then denied the ability to go back for everyone else, leaving them to their own defenses.
When he got to America, what life did Joe Bee leave behind?
His water buffalo life
What were all of Joe Bee's Jobs in America, and in what (approximate) years did he work those?
Police officer (early 1990s), social worker (1990s), Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (2000s), elected official for the city of Eau Claire (1996)
Where did Joe Bee initially think America was and why did he think this?
Up in the clouds because he would always watch the planes go up there