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This profile was researched by Amarissa Chandra, Rishabh Hoskeri, Aswath Krishna Rajendran, Niyathi, and Jerry Qu, mentored bySkyview Middle School teacher Mrs. Nicole Maleki, as part of a Veterans Legacy Grant Program led by National History Day in the 2024/2025 academic year.
This profile was funded by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.