82 years ago, on February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, half of whom were children. This action, driven by racism and fear after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, is remembered as a dark chapter in American history. The Day of Remembrance serves as a reminder of this injustice, with officials and public figures reaffirming their commitment to fighting hate and protecting civil rights. The internment, considered an unconstitutional policy and one of the most shameful episodes in U.S. history, involved the forced relocation of Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were born in the U.S., from their homes to internment camps. Statements from various representatives and senators emphasize the importance of learning from this past to ensure such injustices are never repeated. Camp Amache has recently been designated a National Historic Site to honor the victims and educate future generations. Additionally, there is a call to pass the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act to prevent such national travesties.
On Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance, we honor those who were unjustly incarcerated by our government in one of the most shameful chapters of American history. With anti-AAPI hate on the rise today, we must remain vigilant and root out xenophobia in all its forms. https://t.co/n24k2xkwHf
As one of the millions descended from the 120,000 individuals of Japanese descent imprisoned during WWII, I ask everyone to join us on this #DayofRemembrance as we vow to never forget what happened & to learn from the mistakes of the past lest we are doomed to repeat it. https://t.co/mlxwwFcup9
In 1942 #EO9066 was signed, marking the start of #japaneseinternment in the U.S. In #WA10 the Puyallup Fairgrounds were used as a camp, stripping thousands of Japanese Americans of their freedoms. Today let us remember the lives impacted & that all people deserve respect.
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On Feb. 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 — which led to the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans across the US. This year’s Day of Remembrance stands as a stark reminder of our collective duty to stand against AAPI discrimination & hate. https://t.co/LTq6R4IixE
Important conversation with @CheyannaMarie97 about why today, The Day of Remembrance for Japanese Internment, is so important. https://t.co/rgqSzKag8b
This Day of Remembrance for Japanese internment, it's crucial to honor the resilience of Japanese Americans who endured unjust internment during WWII. Let's commit to ensuring that such injustices are never repeated and work towards a future of justice, equality, and compassion. https://t.co/6evsTUbMex
The internment of Japanese Americans remains a dark stain on our nation’s history. On today’s Day of Remembrance and every day, let us recommit to rejecting bigotry and protecting the civil liberties of all Americans.
During World War II, thousands of innocent Japanese Americans were imprisoned because of hatred and xenophobia. On the Day of Remembrance for Japanese American Incarceration, we acknowledge the injustices they faced and commit to upholding our collective humanity.
Today is the #DayofRemembrance for Japanese internment. We must continue to remember the injustices suffered by Japanese Americans, who were stripped of their freedom and rights, and learn from this dark chapter in American history. https://t.co/8zBTU6d8zq
Today is the Day of Remembrance for Japanese Internment. We remember the unjust incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans, of whom about 2/3 were born in the U.S. Learn more about this dark period in our nation's history: https://t.co/1rhlMMKYsw
Today we remember the unjust internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. Let’s honor the victims as we stand against hate and recommit to upholding the rights of ALL people.
#OnThisDay in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issues an executive order sending 100,000 people to internment camps because of their ethnicity. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://t.co/tFPO6GqfEc
82 years ago today, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the wrongful internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans. It was one of the most painful chapters in our nation's history and a brazen violation of civil rights
On the Day of Remembrance for Japanese Internment, we honor the innocent men & women that were unjustly incarcerated by our government. We must continue to reflect on our nation’s history — including examples of injustice — and always push back against xenophobia.
This #DayofRemembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans by our own government is an important reminder of the discrimination and hate AAPI communities have withstood and continue to battle. Today and always we must stand together to work toward a more equitable future.
Today on the Day of Remembrance, we reflect on a shameful chapter in our nation's history: the unjust incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. Driven by racism, fear and failed leadership, an entire community was ostracized and denied basic liberties. My…
This #DayofRemembrance for the incarceration of Japanese American by our own government is an important reminder of the discrimination and hate AAPI communities have withstood and continue to battle. Today and always, we must stand together to work toward a more equitable future.
82 years ago, Executive Order 9066 was signed—authorizing the unjust internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans. It was a grave, horrific mistake. To ensure this national travesty never happens again, we must pass my Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act. https://t.co/hR4Dc9X9aW
Today we remember the racist Executive Order 9066 when FDR interned innocent Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor and vow #NeverAgain. That means uplifting civil rights and re-defeating Trump, who plans “the largest deportation operation” in US history. https://t.co/N5BE98hyez
On this day 82 years ago, Executive Order 9066 was signed. This is one of the most shameful chapters of our history. On this #DayOfRemembrance, we acknowledge the unacceptable mistreatment of Japanese Americans and reaffirm our commitment to protecting civil rights for all. https://t.co/hxz2cMIVBa
On this day 82 years ago, the same political party that had turned eugenics into law cheered they had saved America when President Roosevelt ordered 120,000 Japanese people into concentration camps. On US soil. Happy infamous birthday Executive Order 9066. https://t.co/NfhRwsKED3
Today, we remember the internment of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. As we honor those affected by this dark moment in American history, we must ensure this unjust treatment is never repeated.
Eighty-two years ago today, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the unjust incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Families were forced to abandon their homes, communities and businesses to live for years in camps throughout the United States. https://t.co/VgnDUVoVwd
Today, we remember the 120,000 Japanese-Americans who the U.S. government unjustly forced into internment camps during WWII. Camp Amache recently became a National Historic Site to make sure we never forget this injustice, nor come close to repeating it.
On this day 82 years ago, on February 19, 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, in the height of insanity of racism after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, signed Executive Order 9066. It ordered all Japanese Americans on the West Coast to be summarily rounded up and imprisoned…
Executive Order 9066 was an unconstitutional policy born out of prejudice that led to the unjust internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. On this Day of Remembrance, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting against hate in all its forms and protecting civil rights for all. https://t.co/YqdrwY6ZYz
82 years ago today, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the wrongful internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans. It was one of the most painful chapters in our nation's history and a brazen violation of civil rights.
On Feb. 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 authorizing the incarceration of people of Japanese ancestry who were considered potentially dangerous. https://t.co/kylAdOz37J https://t.co/Rq2M9VCtx6
Amache National Historic Site is America’s newest national park site https://t.co/HK9BE86Tzt https://t.co/3vEupR2b9K
Amache National Historic Site is America's newest national park site - https://t.co/DdXBvvMOKe
I am proud to see that Amache National Historic Site is officially part of the National Park System. Located in southeastern Colorado, Amache is a chilling reminder of the injustices committed against Japanese Americans during World War II. https://t.co/u09TGPfzav
Amache National Historic Site in Colorado has been formally established as the nation’s newest national park. https://t.co/4hi8UzvjtK