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Day of Remembrance

In 1979, The Day of Remembrance Committee began its programs for the Japanese American community in New York City. Our focus was community empowerment and healing through events which enabled us to commemorate our history and our connection to each other.

We worked in the beginnings to gather strength to seek Redress and sweet justice. We commemorated the signing of Executive Order 9066 through programs where we could reclaim dignity, shed tears and tell our stories. There has been a joy in coming together annually to see old friends, make new relationships and reaffirm our ties to our unique and rich cultural heritage.

As the Redress movement has begun to resolve itself (though there is still work until all the injustices are redressed), the Day of Remembrance Committee moved to honor our own cultural heroes in our programs, passing on legacy and history to the younger generation. We are involved in oral history projects, creating permanent documentation of our New York Nikkei history through programs honoring different people and groups such as artists, journalists and long time activists in our community.

Today, on behalf of the Japanese American Community, The Day of Remembrance Committee gives heartfelt appreciation to the WWII Veterans. We honor you for your humanity, your personal sacrifice, and courage. We respectfully pay homage to your fallen comrades, and salute your service and valiant testament of character of behalf of your families and your community.



110th Anniversary Women in the Camps	History Day of Remembrance In 1979, The Day of Remembrance Committee began its programs for the Japanese American community in New York City. Our focus was community empowerment and healing through events which enabled us to commemorate our history and our connection to each other. We worked in the beginnings to gather strength to seek Redress and sweet justice. We commemorated the signing of Executive Order 9066 through programs where we could reclaim dignity, shed tears and tell our stories. There has been a joy in coming together annually to see old friends, make new relationships and reaffirm our ties to our unique and rich cultural heritage. As the Redress movement has begun to resolve itself (though there is still work until all the injustices are redressed), the Day of Remembrance Committee moved to honor our own cultural heroes in our programs, passing on legacy and history to the younger generation. We are involved in oral history projects, creating permanent documentation of our New York Nikkei history through programs honoring different people and groups such as artists, journalists and long time activists in our community. Today, on behalf of the Japanese American Community, The Day of Remembrance Committee gives heartfelt appreciation to the WWII Veterans. We honor you for your humanity, your personal sacrifice, and courage. We respectfully pay homage to your fallen comrades, and salute your service and valiant testament of character of behalf of your families and your community.