A resolution supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.

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Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which restricted the freedom of Japanese, German, and Italian Americans and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and internment. Expresses support for recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of those imposed restrictions.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 April 2003

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