Watanabes family relocated to the Venice area in 1957 and he attended Venice High School.

located at First Street and Central Avenue in Little Tokyo.The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will name its historic plaza after the late Transportation Secretary Norman Y.

creating a dynamic and inclusive campus that reflects the history.he was named secretary of commerce under President Bill Clinton in 2000 and secretary of transportation by President George W.and his profound impact on the museum.

will host the dedication ceremony at 4 p.The first Asian American appointed to the Cabinet.

Mineta represented his hometown of San José in the House of Representatives for over 20 years.

In 2012 he was awarded JANMs Distinguished Medal of Honor.led us into battle to pass the redress bill.

Alan played a fundamental role in NCRRs history.NCRR was the community family he helped found.

and the love he had for his wife Yvonne.different NCRR members brought needed skills to the work and Alan’s was his organizational abilities.