it seems that many people go to the shrine from midnight to the beginning of the year on New Year’s Eve.

her obverse design has fittingly taken its place on the quarter.Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002) became the first woman of color elected to Congress in 1964 and co-authored Title IX of the Education Amendments.

The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark Washingtons 200th birthday.Civil War-era surgeon; Celia Cruz.Authorized by Public Law 116-330.

then-Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flanagan design.gave all women equal footing in the workplace and sports.

she fought bravely for gender and racial equality.

the American Women Quarters Program features coins with reverse designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.One of her familys many contributions to JANM includes supporting our mission and naming the Museums Aratani Central Hall which hosts numerous gatherings for the Japanese American and wider community.

Through the Aratani Family Foundation.California before being forcibly removed to the Poston concentration camp in Arizona.

Its with great sadness that we mourn the loss of an extraordinary woman whose impact touched generations.We and the whole Japanese American community will always treasure her thoughtfulness.