California State University Japanese American Digitization Project: An Exhibit

Reflections

Quotes from Noble Persons, 1945

Collection of facts and quotes from different American groups and leaders concerning Japanese Americans. Quotes range from justifying the Japanese incarceration to upholding civil rights and supporting the recession process. Most quotes support the Japanese American community and call for upholding civil rights and not condoning discrimination. Parties quoted include: President Franklin Roosevelt, Disabled American Veterans, the California American Legion, the Attorney General of California, California's Governor, the American Federation of Labor, Bob Hope, and a Nisei. Facts printed highlight loyalty of Japanese Americans, primarily Nisei, and illustrate demographics, labor, and army service.

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