WASHINGTON DC, Stati Uniti d'America - Nomi dei giapponesi americani che morirono combattendo nella guerra mondiale II al Memoriale di patriottismo Japanese-American nella II Guerra Mondiale vicino al Campidoglio di Washington DC. Il memorial è stato progettato da Davis Buckley e Nina Akamu e ricorda quelle detenute in giapponese American internamento durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
30 agosto 2013
Ubicazione:
Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II, Washington DC, District of Columbia, Unite
Altre informazioni:
The Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II, located in Washington DC, is a profound tribute to the resilience and dedication of Japanese-Americans during the Second World War. Erected in 2000, the monument represents the dual experiences of internment and military service, two facets of the complex narrative of Japanese-Americans during this period. During World War II, more than 120, 000 individuals of Japanese ancestry in the United States, the majority of whom were American citizens, were unjustly interned in camps as a result of wartime fear and racial prejudice. Despite this, many Japanese-Americans served honorably in the US military, with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion becoming two of the most decorated units of the war. The memorial consists of two distinct elements: a bronze sculpture and a granite wall. The bronze sculpture, created by artist Nina Akamu, portrays two cranes entangled in barbed wire, symbolizing the internment of Japanese-Americans. The granite wall lists the names of the ten internment camps and the numbers of Japanese-Americans interned at each, alongside the names of those who died in service during the war. Moreover, the memorial celebrates the patriotism and loyalty of Japanese-Americans to the United States, even amidst grave adversity. It serves as a powerful reminder of the nation's past and a poignant testament to the principles of liberty, justice, and equality.
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