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Tag Archives: War Relocation Authority
Nisei Soldiers of World War II: Overcoming Prejudice, Upholding Patriotism
As we honor the fallen for Memorial Day, the American Heritage Center would like to shine a spotlight on a small but mighty group, the Japanese American soldiers of World War II. Known collectively as Nisei, a term originating in … Continue reading
Posted in Asian American history, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Japanese American history, Japanese internment, Racial bias, Uncategorized, World War II
Tagged 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Frank T. Hachiya, Heart Mountain Interpretative Center, Internment Camps, Japanese American Community, Japanese American Experience, Japanese American Internment, Nakada brothers, Nisei soldiers, Patriotism, Racial Discrimination, War Relocation Authority, World War II, Yukitaka "Terry" Mizutari
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Spotlight on the AHC Collections Related to Heart Mountain Relocation Center
August 20, 2011 marked the grand opening of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Learning Center, built on the site of the World War II era Heart Mountain Relocation Center. The internment camp was one of ten mandated by the War Department … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Mountain, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Japanese American history, Japanese internment, World War II, Wyoming history
Tagged Heart Mountain, Heart Mountain Interpretative Center, Heart Mountain Relocation Camp, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Internment Camps, Japanese American Community, Japanese American Internment, War Relocation Authority, World War II
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