emphasized the importance of sharing this rarely told story because it tells how the deep prejudice of the time was met by the Nisei soldiers enduring belief in the promise of America and their unwavering will to serve.

Students needed to understand what happened from both the illegal.This school project of creating a monument to the Tulare Assembly Center at our fairgrounds has brought community focus and reawakens the thought of ‘never again.

whose Cultural History class at Mission Oak High School sparked the Tulare Assembly Center memorial project.and the fair to host educational events and activities centered around the monument and its significance.anyone with a family connection to the Tulare Assembly Center is invited to a reunion being held at the Tulare County Fairgrounds.

We do not have a single Japanese American student in the class.after a presentation by Mendozas students; creation of design plans for the monument; and fundraising efforts that include securing grants and local support.

The mission to bring that history to light developed into plans to construct a monument at the main entrance of the fairgrounds.

the impact of this monument transcends local boundaries.Margaret coordinated Tofu Festivals for several years.

and philanthropist Keith Terasaki said.We will always be grateful for Margarets sincere kindness.

she is a kind and wonderful person and a great listener.she was able to maintain the high standards of LTSC in providing services for the needy.