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National Japanese American Memorial in Washington D.C.

inside the memorial area (National Japanese American Memorial)

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Published: Sept. 24, 2006 Modified: April 11, 2025
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The Memorial includes a still water feature, sakura trees, a sculpture, and a wall that curves around with the names of the ten WRA camps and various quotes inscribed on it.
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National Japanese American Memorial

This photograph was taken at the National Japanese American Memorial in Washington DC. For more information about the Memorial, visit the Foundation's website: www.njamf.com.

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