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"What do we do with all the stories of those of us of Japanese ancestry and the things we experienced during one of the most traumatic periods of our nation’s history?
Those are Japanese American stories to be sure, but by definition, it means they are American stories as well. As proud members of the American family, we have a standard of honor to live up to. It is now, it will always be our job to make sure the lessons of the past are not forgotten. We are not mired in the past; we are invested in the future." - The Honorable Norman Y. Mineta United States House of Representatives
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Last updated: September 4, 2024