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| Dosan's Last Japanese Prison Photo Sodaemun 1937 |
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| March 10, 2009 is the 71st anniversary of Dosan's death. After dedicating his entire life to free Korea from Japanese Imperialism and to help Koreans all over the world, Dosan suffered a painful death. His hard life struggling to obtain Korean Independence and the many tortures during his five terms in Japanese prisons in Korea left him with pulmonary tuberculosis and peritonitis. His every breath was for Korea and Korean people.
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| Susan Ahn Cuddy backs Barack Obama |
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Susan Ahn Cuddy
backs Barack Obama
speaking to over 8, 000
people at UCLA Rally
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Dosan Legacy Essay Contest 2007
Thank you all for taking your time to participate in the 2007 Dosan Legacy Essay Contest. I appreciate your interest in "having the courage to do the right thing"; and, learning about Korean heritage, character development and the importance of driving responsibly for young people.
Please take advantage of the many opportunities given to you during the program at Good Samaritan Hospital Conference Center. State Farm's Project Ignition, The Good Sam Volunteer Program, the KAC Scholarship information are all opportunities you should take advantage of and also share with your teachers and fellow students.
This program would not be possible without the support of the Sponsors: State Farm Insurance, Commonwealth Business Bank, Good Samaritan Hospital, Korean American Coalition, Young Korean Academy US & Los Angeles Chapters, and the Dosan Memorial Foundation.
Congratulations to the Finalists and thanks again to everyone who participated.
Sincerely,
Susan Ahn Cuddy
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| Susan Ahn Cuddy's Biography |
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I am enjoying reading about your family's story and learning more about my Korean American heritage. I graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor's Degree in Asian American Studies, but I didn't learn as much as I would have hoped about the early days of the Korean pioneers in Los Angeles. Recently, I saw the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial sign above the Harbor Freeway and wondered who he was. Thank you for sharing your history with such grace, candor and bravery. Your book is a treasure.
Sincerely, Lauren Kim 3-12-07
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Susan Ahn Cuddy has been featured on a variety of web sites. Please use the links on this site or search her name on the internet.
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Susan Ahn Cuddy is a Korean American Pioneer. She is an outstanding American citizen who has not forgotten her Korean heritage. Her journey through life as an American born daughter of one of California's first Korean immigrant families is a unique story. Susan overcame many difficult obstacles on her way to becoming a remarkable and successful person. Her courage to do the right thing has been a big part of her success. Her achievements as a student leader, an athlete, the first Korean American woman in the US military services, her work for US Navy Intelligence and her role at the National Security Agency reveal her courage. She has been recognized as a role model and received many awards for her contributions to society. In 2003 California State Assembly member Mark Ridley Thomas presented her as his choice for Woman of the Year. Her most recent honor was the 2006 American Courage Award presented to her by the Asian American Justice Center in Washington DC.
Susan Ahn Cuddy took charge of the Dosan Memorial Foundation in the United States in February 2007 and is currently serving as the organization President.
Susan comes from a family an amazing family. Susan's father and mother, Dosan Ahn Chang Ho and Helen Ahn came to America in 1902. Her father has been honored with a post office in Los Angeles and with the 10 Freeway and 110 Freeway Interchange in the heart of downtown Los Angeles named after him. Good Samaritan Hospital has dedicated a ward in his honor. Commonwealth Business Bank named a scholarship honoring his educational ideals. There is also a statue of Dosan in the city of Riverside. Dosan is honored in Korea as the nation's greatest patriot. Susan's story and her family's story are meaningful legacies. For more information about her family search Dosan Ahn Chang Ho, Helen Ahn, Philip Ahn the famous actor, Philson Ahn, Soorah Ahn or Ralph Ahn.
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