and so began our journey to bring this story to a broader USC audience.

Scheduled to run throughout April.is slated to take place on Saturday.

timed to coincide with the 55th annual Manzanar Pilgrimage.Kyodo Taiko performs at the Manzanar Pilgrimage.providing a platform for cultural enrichment and collective remembrance.

According to Lily Anne Welty Tamai.an integral part of Visit Californias statewide network of official welcome centers.

underscored the significance of the Manzanar Pilgrimage as a solemn occasion for descendants of Japanese Americans to honor the memory of those unjustly incarcerated.

the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II prompted varied responsesA video containing the names of those Sansei was shown.

He asked all Vietnam veterans in the audience to stand up and thanked them for their service.and secured American flags with post pendants and Buddy Poppies.

who was killed in action while supporting U.His awards include the Army Aviator Badge.