This was the first year that the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) fielded a team to take part in the competition.

that was removed from a planned exhibit under orders from U.JACL expresses its concern that the National Archives is pursuing a policy of erasing Japanese American and other histories from the public record.

the Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement:A Wall Street Journal article published Oct.Among them are important records of Japanese American World War II incarceration: Dorothea Langes iconic images of families reporting for forced removal.Lets hope that Shogan and her fellow leaders at the National Archives develop the courage to choose historical accuracy over censorship — or move out of the way for archivists who arent afraid to tell the truth.

and grandchildren in researching their familys information to facilitate the healing from years of trauma passed down through the generations.hold their government accountable.

The repository of records has aided countless former incarcerees.

JACL has requested a meeting with Archivist Shogan to give her the opportunity to defend these allegations.We must never forget — so we never repeat.

The former incarcerees and the camps where they were held:Stan Umeda (Gila River.Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) said.

Members of the Assembly were joined by 25 former incarcerees during the introduction and passage of the Day of Remembrance resolution.located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.