The session opens with a performance by Nepantla.

Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii): Executive Order 9066 — an unconstitutional and discriminatory policy born out of prejudice led to the unjust internment of Japanese Americans in incarceration camps.000 Japanese Americans during World War II.

We must continue to fight against injustice and xenophobia in all forms.Its this kind of ignorance and hostility that led to Executive Order 9066.Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo): Today we mark 82 years since the signing Executive Order 9066 and one of the most shameful chapters in our nations history.

a dark stain on our countrys history that tore apart families and forced thousands to abandon their communities.CAPAC co-founder Norman Mineta introduced and successfully led the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.

I ask that we act with urgency to learn from the mistakes of our past and recommit ourselves to being a nation free of intolerance and prejudice.

As we observe this Day of Remembrance.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.