Chicago Day of Remembrance
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here are a few of the past annual Chicago DOR events co-hosted with the CJAHS, JASC and JACL. The events have been open to the public free of charge. The three Chicago based organizations have hosted, films, plays, readings and many guest speakers. After the program, there is a buffet and a chance to discuss ideas with other guests.
The DOR program is a commemorative event focusing on the Issei and Nissei who suffered incarceration during World War II.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s February 19, 1942 signing of Executive Order 9066 allowed the U.S. military to forcibly remove and incarcerate over 110,000 men, women and children during WW2.
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DOR ChicagoWelcome sign for the DOR Chicago. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou |
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2008 Day of Remebrance "Cats of Mirikitani" FilmThe Chicago DOR of 2008 hosted a screening of the film by Linda Hattendorf, producer Masa Yoshikawa, editor Keiko Deguchi and composer Joel Goodman. Linda was a guest speaker and answered questions after the showing. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 |
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Volunteers Greeting DOR AttendeesGreeters for the DOR 2008 screening of Cats of Mirikitani.
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 |
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Linda HattendorfLinda chats with attendees and Sam Ozaki a local activist stands near by. Sam is an active committee member of the Chicago DOR and one of Chicago's first Japanese American Chicago Public School principals. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 |
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DOR 2008 VolunteersVolunteers setting up for the after show refreshments. Standing to the right is Jean Mishima, President of the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 |
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"Cats of Mirikitani" DOR 2008Linda Hattendorf greeting the crowds entering the museum theater. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 With Linda Hattendorf |
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Chicago History Museum Theater Dor 2008There was a large turnout despite the flash flood in Chicago. Here is the audience in the auditorium waiting for the film and Linda Hattendorf's presentation. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 Audience |
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"Cats of Mirikitani" DOR FilmAttendees at the DOR 2008 Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 |
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2008 Chicago DORAttendees at the DOR 2008 Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 |
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Linda HattendorfFilmmaker Linda Hattendorf mingles with attendees at the 2008 screening of her film "Cats of Mirikitani". Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 Guest Linda Hattendorf |
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Greg Robinson DOR Chicago 2007Greg Robinson writer of the Book "By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of the Japanese Americans" was the guest speaker at the 2007 DOR. |
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Greg RobinsonGreg Robinson speaker at the 2007 Chicago DOR. Courtesy of Megan Nakano |
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Refreshments of the DOR 2007Tables of treats await the audience for a time to reflect. Courtesy of Megan Nakano
Day of Remembrance Chicago with Greg Robinson |
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DOR Chicago 2007Greg Robinson answers questions after the presentation. Courtesy of Megan Nakano
Day of Remembrance Chicago with Greg Robinson |
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DOR Chicago 2007Refreshments always served after the presentation. Courtesy of Megan Nakano
Day of Remembrance Chicago with Greg Robinson |
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DOR Chicago 2007Audience socializes and discuss the DOR after the presentations, Courtesy of Megan Nakano |
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Gil Asakawa Leads Discussion PanelGil Asakawa, author of "Being Japanese American" leads the multi-generational panel for the DOR Chicago 2006,
Gil Asakawa Leads Day of Remembrance Discussion Panel Chicago 2006 |
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Large Turnout for DOR and Gil AsakawaChicago's DOR 2006 with Gil Asakawa as the key speaker and discussion leader had a great turnout at DeVry Chicago. |
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DOR with Chay YewChay Yew presented his play "Question 27, Question 28" at the Chicago Day of Remembrance. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Playwriter Chay Yew and Jean Mishima at a DOR event |
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DOR Studs TerkelDOR in Chicago with guest speaker Studs Terkel. Courtesy of the CJAHS
DOR Day of Remembrance Studs Terkel, John Taketshi Executive Director of the JACL |
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Studs TerkelStuds Terkel reading at the Chicago Day of Remembrance. Courtesy of the CJAHS |
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Chicago Day of RemembranceAn early DOR in Chicago with Sandra Otaka. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo
Day Of Rememberance Sandra Otaka Chicago |
The Clear Sounds of Tetsuo Matsuda, Violin Maker
Traditional Classical Japanese Dancers in Chicago
Mid America Japanese Club Japan Festival 2008
Organized Sports Leagues and Teams in Chicago 
Japanese American Picnic Groups in Chicago
Japan Festival Daley Center Plaza Chicago 1988
Pre- and Post- World War II Picnic Jackson Park Chicago
CJAHS Cultural Connections Events 
Taiko Groups in Chicago
JASC Japanese American Sevice Committe of Chicago's Mural Project
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