Throughout the immigration experience, Vietnamese refugees relied heavily on personal relationships with U.S. citizens, charities, and family members already in the U.S. Once in Alexandria, they selectively adapted to American culture and ways of life while maintaining ties to their Vietnamese heritage. While they experienced hardships and had to overcome many obstacles, these migrants also experienced some success in Alexandria and America at large.
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