The Legacy of Redress
The Japanese American community continues its effort to educate Americans about the mass incarceration of Americans. Every February 19—the anniversary of Executive Order 9066—the community observes a day of remembrance. The community’s work also led to the establishment of a national memorial near the U.S. Capitol.
The Japanese American community is no longer alone in recognizing the injustices done during World War II. For education and for remembrance, the federal government has developed a series of programs and national historic sites where the camps once stood.