World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American [lcsh]; Japanese American veterans [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh];
When Japanese American veterans of WWII were denied membership in the existing local VFW Post, they initiated plans for their own Nisei VFW Post. The ceremony was held at the Buddhist Recreation Hall, Sacramento, California.
Walerga Assembly Center; Matsui, Doris; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 -- Anniversaries, etc.;
"Day of Remembrance" ceremonies where held at the site of the Walerga Assembly Center in Sacramento. Among the guests was Doris Matsui, who announced she was born in 1944 in an internment camp in Arizonia.
Mothers and sons [lcsh]; Japanese American soldiers [lcsh]; World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Japanese American [lcsh]; United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd [lcna]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; Japanese...
This Gold Star Ceremony was held to honor the mothers of Japanese American soldiers from the Sacramento area and Florin who died during WWII. Those honored included Mrs. Yoneo Hayashi, Mrs. Tsuru Nakagaki (mother of Masaru Nakagaki), Mrs. Asa Abe,...
Mothers and sons [lcsh]; Japanese American soldiers [lcsh]; Tahara, Tsune [aacr2]; United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd [lcna]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Medals [lcsh]; Hayashi, Yoneo [aacr2]; Nakagaki, Tsuru [aacr2]; Abe, Asa [aacr2];...
This Gold Star Ceremony was held to honor the mothers of Japanese American soldiers from the Sacramento area and Florin who died during WWII. Those honored included Mrs. Yoneo Hayashi, Mrs. Tsuru Nakagaki (mother of Masaru Nakagaki), Mrs. Asa Abe,...
Matsui, Robert T., 1941-; Mineta, Norman Yoshio, 1931-; Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-; Matsunaga, Spark, 1916-; Japanese American Citizens League; Japanese Americans -- Civil rights; Japanese Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc.;
Americans for Fairness held a fundraising event at Sacramento City College. The funds raised would support lobbying efforts for the enactment of the Japanese American redress bill, H.R. 442. Robert T. Matsui and Norman Mineta spoke at the event....
Matsui, Robert T., 1941-; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Tule Lake Relocation Center; War memorials
A dedication program will be held for a California state historical landmark monument and plaque for the site of the Tule Lake Relocation Center. As part of the program Rep. Robert T. Matsui and others will unveil the monument.
Legislative hearings -- United States; Matsui, Robert T., 1941 -- Quotations; Japanese Americans -- Reparations;
Congressional hearings for H.R. 442, the legislation to provide redress for Japanese Americans held in relocation centers during World War II were rescheduled.
Legislative hearings -- United States; Matsui, Robert T., 1941 -- Quotations; Japanese Americans -- Reparations;
Congressional hearings for H.R. 442, the legislation to provide redress for Japanese Americans held in relocation centers during World War II were rescheduled.
Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Florin [lcsh]; Weddings [lcsh]; Florin Japanese Methodist Church [aacr2];
Unidentified wedding reception held in the social hall next to the Florin Japanese Methodist Church.
Japanese Americans -- Reparations; Legislators -- United States; Matsui, Robert T., 1941-; Matsunaga, Spark, 1916-; Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-; Mineta, Norman Yoshio, 1931-; Japanese American Citizens League; Uyehara, Grayce
Japanese American Citizens League Legislation Education Committee update from the executive director, Grayce Uyehara: Over 30 people representing Japanese American Citizens League chapters, National Coalition for Redress/Reparations, Nikkei...
Japanese Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc.; Japanese Americans -- Reparations; Legislators -- California; Bills, Legislative -- United States; Japanese Americans -- Reparations; Legislative hearings -- United States;
Article 1: Sen. Ralph Dills (D-Calif.) introduced SJR 21, a joint resolution, June 8 asking for the President and Congress to enact redress legislation in both the House and Senate. Article 2: The House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. Peter...
Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 -- Anniversaries, etc.; Matsui, Doris; Walerga Assembly Center
"Day of Remembrance" ceremonies were held at the site of the Walerga Assembly Center in Sacramento. The site is now owned by the Sunrise Recreation and Park District in Sacramento. At the event Doris Matsui, wife of Representative Robert Matsui,...
Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Granada Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- Colorado [lcsh]; Weddings [lcsh]; Japanese American families [lcsh]; Nakano, Sadako Viola [aacr2]; Nakano, Yukino [aacr2];...
Wedding held at Amache Relocation Center. Front row L to R: Viola Sadako Nakano, Yukino Nakano, Beverly Jean Nakano (daughter), Harry Isamu Nakano, Dorothy Teruyo Matsuda (bride), Robert Matsuda (groom), Yoshiai Matsuda, Margaret S. Matsuda, John...
Japanese Americans -- Education --California [lcsh]; Japanese American women -- California [lcsh]; Tsukamoto, Mary -- Awards [aacr2]; Oratory -- Awards [lcsh];
Contest held at the San Francisco Reformed Church. Mary won the Consul Wakagusi Cup (1st place), "What can we leave for the third generation?" Mary was coached by teacher Mabel Barron from Elk Grove High School.
Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American [lcsh]; United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd [lcna]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Medals [lcsh]; Mothers and sons [lcsh];...
Mothers on stage L to R: Mrs. Yoneo Hayashi, Mrs. Tsuru Nakagaki, Mrs. Asa Abe, Mrs. Elizabeth Murakami. This Gold Star Ceremony was held to honor the mothers of Japanese American soliders from the Sacramento area and Florin who died during WWII....
Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; Agriculture -- California [lcsh]; Matsuoka, Professor [aacr2]; Japanese Americans -- Education --California [lcsh];
Lecture held at the Mayhew Community Center. Identified: Front row, Mrs. Matsumoto, Kinue Iwasa, Mrs. Igarashi, Reverend Igarashi, Professor Matsuoka, unidentified, unidentified, Mr. Sakuma; Second row, Mr. Furuike, Sadao Fred Matsumoto, Richard...
Japanese Americans -- California -- Florin [lcsh]; Japanese American families [lcsh]; Tsukamoto, Mary [aacr2]; Dakuzaku, Haruko Ruth [aacr2];
Two young children are Mary Tsukamoto (age two) and sister Ruth Haruko (age four). Also in picture are Chosei and Kame Dakuzaku, Choshin and Nobuko, and other young friends from Okinawa. Photograph from Mary Tsuruko Dakusaku Tsukamoto's photograph...
Japanese American veterans [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; United States -- Armed Forces -- Japanese Americans [lcsh];
When Japanese American veterans of WWII were denied membership in the existing local VFW Post, they initiated plans for their own Nisei Post. The Institution Ceremony and Installation of Officers of the Nisei VFW Post No. 8985 was held at the...
Japanese American soldiers [lcsh]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Medals [lcsh]; Mothers and sons [lcsh]; Hayashi, Yoneo [aacr2]; Nakagaki, Tsuru [aacr2]; Abe, Asa [aacr2]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; United States. Army....
Mothers on stage L to R: Mrs. Yoneo Hayashi, Mrs. Tsuru Nakagaki, Mrs. Asa Abe. This Gold Star Ceremony was held to honor mothers of Japanese American soldiers from the Sacramento area and Florin who died during WWII. The Japanese American...
Japanese American Citizens League; Matsui, Robert T., 1941 -- Quotations; Mineta, Norman Yoshio, 1931--Quotations; Asian American legislators; Inouye, Daniel K., 1924 -- Quotations; Matsunaga, Spark, 1916 -- Quotations;
The Japanese American Citizens League Pacific Southwest District held a dinner as a lobbying fundraiser for the Japanese American Citizens League Legislative Education Committee campaign. The four Japanese American members of the House and Senate...
