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A search for truth brings justice to WWII Japanese American internees

Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga uncovered the racial prejudice behind the forced relocation of citizens of Japanese descent after Pearl Harbor. Her efforts helped lead to an official government apology and reparations.Every morning, she climbed the wide marble steps of the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

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A search for truth brings justice to WWII Japanese American internees

L.A. Times - News — Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga uncovered the racial prejudice behind the forced relocation of citizens of Japanese descent after Pearl Harbor. Her efforts helped lead to an offici... more info

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