Interment news
Here are some recent news articles related to internment:
Recent News
- Japanese American Internment Camps to be Preserved: The National Park Service has announced plans to preserve and interpret the sites of Japanese American internment camps, which were established during World War II. (Source: The New York Times, March 2023)
- US Government Apologizes for Internment of Japanese Americans: The US government has issued a formal apology for the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, calling it a "grave injustice." (Source: CNN, February 2023)
- New Museum to Open in California Honoring Japanese American Internment: A new museum is set to open in California to commemorate the experiences of Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II. (Source: NBC News, January 2023)
- Canadian Government Apologizes for Internment of Japanese Canadians: The Canadian government has issued a formal apology for the internment of over 22,000 Japanese Canadians during World War II, calling it a "dark chapter" in the country's history. (Source: CBC News, December 2022)
- Historic Internment Camps to be Restored in Hawaii: The Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division has announced plans to restore two historic internment camps that were used to detain Japanese Americans during World War II. (Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 2022)
Archives and Research
- Newly Released Documents Reveal US Government's Role in Japanese American Internment: The National Archives has released previously classified documents that reveal the US government's role in the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. (Source: The Washington Post, October 2022)
- Researchers Uncover Hidden History of Japanese American Internment: A team of researchers has uncovered new information about the experiences of Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II, including previously unknown stories of resistance and resilience. (Source: Smithsonian Magazine, September 2022)
- Digital Archive Preserves Stories of Japanese American Internment: The Japanese American National Museum has launched a digital archive of stories and artifacts related to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. (Source: The Los Angeles Times, August 2022)
Education and Commemoration
- New Curriculum Teaches Students about Japanese American Internment: A new curriculum has been developed to teach students about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, with the goal of promoting greater understanding and empathy. (Source: Education Week, July 2022)
- Annual Pilgrimage Honors Japanese American Internment Survivors: The Japanese American National Museum has organized an annual pilgrimage to the former internment camps, where survivors and their families gather to honor their experiences and share their stories. (Source: The Los Angeles Times, June 2022)
- Commemoration Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of Japanese American Internment: A commemoration ceremony was held in California to mark the 80th anniversary of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, with speakers and attendees calling for greater recognition and reparations. (Source: The San Francisco Chronicle, May 2022)