Preserving Stories from the WWII Japanese American Incarceration to Inspire Empathy for Future Generations.

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Why We Preserve History

The WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans remains relevant and important to understand and teach widely.

Watch Snapshots of Confinement

During World War II, the US government initially imposed policies that limited the use of cameras by Japanese Americans in the confinement sites, while simultaneously utilizing photography for propaganda. Despite the ban, Japanese American families found ways to document their lives.

Watch the TEDx Talk

Discover a powerful story of resilience and family legacy as Diana Tsuchida delves into her grandfather’s courageous resistance during the WWII Japanese American incarceration.

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