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Japanese American National Museum. We're creating a better understanding of our diverse society by sharing the Japanese American experience

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Due due a power outage in the area, JANM is CLOSED today, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience. All tickets for today will be honored at any future date.
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Dear visitors, JANM will be closed on Sunday, August 20 due to Hurricane Hilary. The Museum buildings will also be closed on Monday, August 21. We anticipate resuming normal hours on Tuesday. Be safe everyone!
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FYI - Nisei Week events this weekend may be subject to cancellation due to Hurricane Hilary. More updates to come!
Infographic with text that says, "ATTENTION! The Nisei Week Foundation is aware of the developing situation regarding Hurricane Hillary and is currently making contingency plans in the event of severe weather this weekend. While our hope is to continue the celebration of our culture and community, the safety of our attendees and volunteers is our primary concern and our events may be subject to cancellation in the occurrence of heavy rain or winds. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of our events through the following channels: niseiweek.org, Instagram (@niseiweek), TikTok (@niseiweek), Facebook (Nisei Week Foundation)." The same text is translated in Japanese below the English text.

ALT Infographic with text that says, "ATTENTION! The Nisei Week Foundation is aware of the developing situation regarding Hurricane Hillary and is currently making contingency plans in the event of severe weather this weekend. While our hope is to continue the celebration of our culture and community, the safety of our attendees and volunteers is our primary concern and our events may be subject to cancellation in the occurrence of heavy rain or winds. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of our events through the following channels: niseiweek.org, Instagram (@niseiweek), TikTok (@niseiweek), Facebook (Nisei Week Foundation)." The same text is translated in Japanese below the English text.

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Everyone in the JANM family is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the wildfires on Maui and the destruction of the historic town of Lahaina. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this disaster. For those needing assistance or wanting to help, here are resources:
black and white square image of historic Lahaina town before the wild fire. Boats and buildings are seen in the background along with palm trees. In the foreground is a woman kneeling on the shore, facing the water. White text over the photo reads, "Ways to support Maui"

ALT black and white square image of historic Lahaina town before the wild fire. Boats and buildings are seen in the background along with palm trees. In the foreground is a woman kneeling on the shore, facing the water. White text over the photo reads, "Ways to support Maui"

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The National Heritage Responders have conservators to help residents and institutions recover cultural items and spaces: culturalheritage.org/resourc…
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More resources: malamamaui.carrd.co/

Mālama Maui

resources for Maui residents & for folks to support them.

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Today, on the 35th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, my office formally apologized for its past role in the deprivation of Japanese Americans’ civil liberties during WWII.   The suffering caused by these actions is incalculable and the moral injustice is undeniable.
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Our hearts go out to Maui and everyone affected by the wildfires 💔
HawaiiDelilah™ 🌺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸@HawaiiDelilah9 Aug 2023
This is what it looked like earlier on Maui. If you've been to my hometown of Lahaina...I fear it is no longer. I dread what it will look like in the morning. An apocalyptic scene is unfolding due to the fires raging across my island. Please pray for us.
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JANM will be closed on Thursday, August 10 in observance of the anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. JANM honors this anniversary to acknowledge the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans in US concentration camps without due process or evidence of wrongdoing.
Photograph of Fred Korematsu, Gordon Hirabayashi, Michi Weglyn, William Hohri, Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga, and Harry Uyeno standing together in front of the Supreme Court building.

ALT Photograph of Fred Korematsu, Gordon Hirabayashi, Michi Weglyn, William Hohri, Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga, and Harry Uyeno standing together in front of the Supreme Court building.

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On August 10, 1988, President Reagan issued a formal Presidential apology and symbolic payment of financial reparations to surviving Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during WWII. Learn more here: blog.janm.org/2023/07/10/jan…
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On August 9, 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki. On this anniversary, we shall remember the past so as not to repeat it. May Peace Prevail on Earth ❤️🕊️ #NoMoreHibakusha
Picture of a melted crucifix that was unearthed during construction of a house in Nagasaki. It is photographed on a gray background.

ALT Picture of a melted crucifix that was unearthed during construction of a house in Nagasaki. It is photographed on a gray background.

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Hiroshima❤️ Never Forget Today we honor the countless victims of the atomic bomb. As historian Naoko Wake once wrote, "[the] hibakusha's history did not end after 1945; it continues to this day, urging us to confront many unending questions."
Black and white photograph of Hiroshima in ruins. Photo taken in 1945

ALT Black and white photograph of Hiroshima in ruins. Photo taken in 1945

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I believe in a future where we’re not held hostage by catastrophic threats. It’s up to us to create it, and today you can take the first step with people around the world by folding and sharing a paper crane. Please join me! #CranesForOurFuture
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