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Original Message -----
From: Arthur D. Jacobs
To: president@pdxjacl.org;kominzl@pdx.edu
Sent: 2/14/2007 8:14:32 AM
Subject: Other victims of WWII internment in the US....
RE: Fighting for Civil Rights in an Era of Terror
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, 1:00 4:00 p.m.
Portland State University
NEW LOCATION: George C. Hoffman Hall 1833 SW 11th, Portland, OR 97201
Dear President Kodachi and Professor Kominz:
I was wondering why no German American or Italian American speakers were invited to the
Day of Remembrance? As you know H.Res. 122, just passed, was designed to recognize all
the victims of internment, that is to say, the resolution reads as follows: " Recognizing the
significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President
Franklin D. Roosevelt and 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."
Perhaps next year you will consider inviting other victims to your Day of Remembrance
program.
Sincerely,
Arthur D. Jacobs
Major, USAF Retired
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