YAMAMOTORAFU SHIMPOJapanese Americans and residents of the Los Angeles Harbor area gathered June 27 at the Japanese Fishing Village Memorial on Terminal Island to denounce use of the island by federal immigration authorities participating in mass raids on local communities.

who was born and raised in Imperial County and was our docent for this tour.Included among these settlers were many Japanese families whose descendants now reside in the greater Los Angeles area.

He made note of the Japanese pioneers many contributions.Tim possesses a wealth of knowledge about JA history in the area and it was Tim who established and curated the Japanese American Gallery in the Pioneers Museum.a busload of passengers made this trek to Imperial County.

whose mission is to preserve the histories of early Imperial Valley settlers.and he described the seas origin and the agricultural development of the area.

These stories not only made this tour very personal.

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In addition to her distinguished legal career.He was pardoned by President Harry Truman on Dec.

Previous recipients include Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta.and Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Board Chair Shirley Ann Higuchi have received commendations from the Japanese government for their work promoting stronger U.