I AM an American! Japanese Incarceration in WWII

Length

60 minutes (can be longer or shorter based on period length)

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.

Primary Disciplines

Problem Solving, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

This program is booked by request only

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

About This Provider

 

The National WWII Museum

New Orleans, LA
United States

The National WWII Museum, designated by Congress as "America's World War II Museum," explores the American experience of the war years, focusing on the teamwork, optimism, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who won the war. It promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations. Programs involve exploration of the history and lessons of the war, via analyses of primary sources.

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to Eva Hashiguchi's story and the Incarceration of Japanese and Japanese Americans during WWII
2. Examine the roots of racial prejudice against Japanese immigrants to the United States.
3. View the provisions of Executive Order 9066
4. Analyze anti-Japanese propaganda and editorial cartoons
5. View what daily life was like in the camps
6. Meet the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
7. Discuss the country's apology and reparations against the injustices committed against Japanese Americans

Objectives

• Explore WWII artifacts, gaining insight on racial prejudice, wartime hysteria, and life in the incarceration camps through object-based inquiry.
• Analyze primary sources including archival video, editorial cartoons, photographs, etc. related to Japanese incarceration and Japanese Americans in the military.
• View an in-depth personal account of a Japanese American and her life before, during and after Incarceration.
• Understand the incarceration of Japanese Americans was a violation of civil rights and the U.S. Constitution based on wartime hysteria, enduring racism, political pressures and failure of leadership.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NSS-USH.5-12.8 ERA 8: THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II (1929-1945)