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San Diego Veterans Museum Presents 'Japanese Americans in the Military'
- When Ongoing until Monday, May 31, 2010
- Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Where Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, San Diego
- Age limit All ages
- Cost Free - $5
Above: Promotional graphic for the "Japanese Americans in the Military" exhibition, on display at the San Diego Veterans Museum from November 10, 2009 - May 31, 2010.
The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center presents "Japanese Americans in the Military," in collaboration with the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego. Drawing on photographs and artifacts, this exhibit highlights the military service of Japanese-Americans from 1900 through the Gulf Wars with special attention given to WWII and the role of internment camps.
Runs from Nov 10, 2009 - May 31, 2010
Contact: Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego. (619) 660-0174 or jahssd@sbcglobal.net
Programs at the museum that accompany the exhibition include a special screening of "Only the Brave," the WWII drama about the All-Nisei 100/442 Regimental Combat Team. Filmmaker Lane Nishikawa will be on hand to introduce and to discuss his film, January 17, 2010 from 3-5 pm.
A Day of Remembrance program February 19, 2010 from 6-8pm
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