Program

Public Programs: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning Grants

Period of Performance

9/1/2010 - 8/31/2011

Funding Totals

$50,000.00 (approved)
$50,000.00 (awarded)


Toward Justice for All: Learning from the Japanese American World War II Experience

FAIN: GE-50288-10

Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles, CA 90012-3911)
John Esaki (Project Director: January 2010 to November 2010)
Lisa Sasaki (Project Director: November 2010 to December 2011)

Planning of a new long-term exhibition exploring the diverse experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Toward Justice for All: Learning from the Japanese American World War II Experience is the Japanese American National Museum's new permanent exhibition that will provide a complex view of the diverse experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II and the many points of intersections between individuals and communities created by this event. This innovative exhibition will illuminate the challenges of realizing democracy in a diverse society and show how the Japanese American World War II experience continues to impact the development of democracy in America.





Associated Products

Notes from the Regional and National Scholars Meeting (Report)
Title: Notes from the Regional and National Scholars Meeting
Author: Patricia Wakida
Abstract: The Museum coordinated a stimulating, multi-perspective conversation among the national and regional scholars and staff to present the developing exhibition framework and facilitate discussions exploring the violations of civil liberties and injustices imposed upon Japanese Americans during World War II.
Date: 04/09/11