there are many contradictions.

The Japanese American National Museum is proud to present amazing and unique art pieces from Japanese American artists.Both taught me to celebrate and honor my Japanese heritage and take pride in our story of struggle.

Mark Takano (D-Riverside) also gave his support.and I am genuinely excited to see Ambassador Rahm Emanuel’s initiative in hosting an exhibition featuring artwork from the Japanese American National Museum collection in Tokyo.many of whom were incarcerated during World War II.

My father was a decorated veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.This exhibition allows us to confront our past face-to-face and learn from it.

JANM is a repository of Japanese American history with a community archive of over 160.

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel offers remarks during the exhibition.in addition to being the residence of the Yokoi family.

A display of the traditional wood-joint construction techniques.the house was again taken apart and loaded for shipment to the U.

thanks to a monumental donation by Los Angeles residents Akira and Yohko Yokoi.Before it could be transported to Los Angeles.