* 1975: Viet, a Vietnamese refugee, flees his home country by boat with his family to escape the communist takeover.
* 1979: After living in refugee camps in Thailand for several years, Viet and his family are accepted for resettlement in the United States.
* 1980: Viet arrives in America at the age of 16 with his family.
* 1980-1990: Viet and his family struggle to adjust to their new life in America, facing challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and poverty.
* 1990-present: Viet works hard to learn English and improve his economic situation, eventually becoming a successful businessman.
* 1995: Viet becomes a naturalized American citizen and is able to vote and participate fully in American society.
* 2000-present: Viet continues to live and work in America, enjoying the fruits of his hard work and the opportunities that the country has provided him.