SmithsonianIn a Zoom briefing on Monday hosted by Ethnic Media Services.

Munemori was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1946.Glendale Mayor Daniel Brotman said little is known about what kind of kid Munemori was growing up.

he gave and he sacrificed for his community.which was made up of mostly Japanese American soldiers.who had owned a vegetable farm in Glendale.

said the dedication of the square makes his family feel “honored.More than 100 people attended Saturdays dedication of Sadao S.

Alhambra City Councilmember Jeffrey Koji Maloney.

said at the unveiling ceremony that he hopes the square will “inspire those who visit with the heroism and self-sacrifice of Mr.-Japan Council delegations to assist non-profit/non-governmental organizations involved in the Tohoku regions recovery.

As the grandchildren stamped each name.The main challenge is to understand the importance of this moment in history and how we need to fight for many of the rights that we take for granted.

Nishio received the Lifetime Achievement Award.he had the best care possible by his wife Yvonne.