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Japanese Americans Collection

Japanese Americans have a rich cultural heritage that blends the traditions of their ancestors with the values of their adopted homeland

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: U.S.S. Brooklyn, Japanese stewards, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Brooklyn, Japanese stewards, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Japanese stewards, between 1896 and 1899

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Members of the Shibuya family are pictured at home before evacuation. The father and the mother were born in Japan and came to this country in 1904

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Memorial Day services at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Ester Naite, an office worker from Los Angeles, is shown operating an electric iron in her quarters at Manzanar, California

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Maye Noma, behind the plate, and Tomi Nagao, at bat, in a practice game between members of the Chick-a-dee softball team

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. A view of the quarters at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority Center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Newcomers at Santa Anita Park Assembly Center in Arcadia, California, receive vaccination against smallpox and typhoid fever. Under direction of Dr

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Baggage belonging to evacuees of Japanese ancestry at an assembly center in Salinas, California, prior to a War Relocation Authority center

Background imageJapanese Americans Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. All baggage is inspected before newcomers enter the Santa Anita Park Assembly Center at Arcadia, California, for evacuees of Japanese ancestry



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Japanese Americans have a rich cultural heritage that blends the traditions of their ancestors with the values of their adopted homeland. From internment during World War II to fighting for civil rights, they have faced adversity with resilience and grace. Today, they continue to make significant contributions to American society in fields ranging from technology and business to arts and entertainment. Their stories serve as a reminder of the importance of diversity and inclusion in our ever-changing world. Let us celebrate the achievements and honor the struggles as we strive towards a more equitable future for all. #JapaneseAmericanHeritage