On Fred Korematsu Day of remembrance, lawmakers and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) honored the legacy of Fred Korematsu, who resisted the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II and later became an advocate for civil rights, including for Muslim Americans post-9/11. His challenge to the forced relocation and incarceration has had a profound impact on American history and civil rights, inspiring many to continue the fight against racism and injustice. In 1998, Korematsu was recognized with the Presidential Medal of Honor for his dedication to justice and equality.
Yesterday we honored the life and legacy of Fred Korematsu, who challenged the mass internment of Japanese Americans by the U.S. government during WWII. He dedicated his life to courageously advocate for justice & civil rights. In '98 he received the Presidential Medal of Honor.
Today we celebrate Fred Korematsu's selfless courage in fighting against the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII –– one of the darkest chapters in our nation’s history. As we honor Fred Korematsu's legacy, I stand with @CAPAC against intolerance, xenophobia, and… https://t.co/iTkNX3eORx
On Fred Korematsu Day, we honor his unwavering courage when he challenged our government's mass internment of 120,000 innocent Japanese Americans during WWII. Whenever and wherever we may see injustice, may we remember Fred's resolve to do what is right. https://t.co/aqdz8QbjXq
Today, we commemorate the life and legacy of Fred Korematsu—a civil rights champion who resisted the unjust removal of Japanese Americans to incarceration camps and dedicated his life to fighting for thousands of Japanese Americans wrongfully detained during World War II. https://t.co/APYbySKAzD
On Fred Korematsu Day, we honor Fred's lifelong commitment to civil rights & equality. From fighting against the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII to advocating for the rights of Muslim Americans after 9/11, his courage to reject racism inspires us to this day. https://t.co/2Jpuk0lpT9
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Fred Korematsu, an Oakland native who took an incredibly brave stand against the atrocities committed by the American government to Japanese Americans during World War II. https://t.co/R2b0jhQ0VU
On Fred Korematsu Day, CAPAC members commemorate his brave stand against the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and his legacy as a civil rights advocate. See Members' statements here: https://t.co/7J4szfkP11 https://t.co/2GXx5KYalH
Fred Korematsu stood up for all American’s rights and freedoms by resisting Japanese American internment during WWII. His actions have had a profound impact on my life, my heritage, and the way I and serve in Congress. https://t.co/eN0VHa7fOg
There are moments - and people - in history we should never forget. Among them is Fred Korematsu and his challenge against the forced relocation and incarceration of Americans of Japanese descent during WWII. https://t.co/SdKRIVIu5p