Rep. Obernolte bill to raise visibility of the history of Japanese American mass incarceration during WWII gains traction in U.S. House of Representatives

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U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte introduced a new bill on Thursday to protect and promote the history of Japanese American mass incarceration during World War II through a new network of historic sites administered by the National Park Service. The bill, H.R. 6434, has gained rapid traction in the U.S. House of Representatives, with a hearing already scheduled for February 3 in the House Natural Resources Committee.

"The history of Japanese American internment during World War II runs through the Western United States from the Manzanar Relocation Center in Inyo County to detention centers scattered across our state of California. It is a tragic part of the life stories of the thousands who lost their liberties in the face of fear and uncertainty, and it is a part of this nation's history that must be told," said Rep. Obernolte. "The power of history is to gain perspective and learn from our past. By bringing transparency to the story of Japanese American internment, we can ensure such injustice never again occurs within our country."

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