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Shedding Light on Exploitation

Cassie Chinn, left, and May Ching prepare the "Women and Violence" exhibit, which opens tomorrow at the Wing Luke Asian Art Museum in Seattle. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 4, focuses on the vulnerability and resilience of Asian-Pacific…

Japanese American population shrinks in California, nationwide

Americans of Japanese descent have decreased because of low birth rates, just a a trickle of immigration and an aging population.

Duty, honor themes carry Inouye

Senator Daniel Inouye gives a speech at a school in Vancouver. His speech focused on Japanese American soldiers during World War II and the importance of duty and honor in serving one's country.

Inouye ignites patriotism

World War II hero delivers stirring George C. Marshall lecture in Vancouver, Washington

Hundreds reflect on Topaz internment

Commeration of the 60th anniversary of the open of Topaz internment camp. Includes a list of all relocation camps and their peak population.

History MIS-ing in action

A showing of the video, "Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties" at the Denver Buddhist Temple was followed by a panel of MIS veterans recounting their experiences during WWII and the occupation.