Japanese American Experience in the West (Virtual) | Perspectives Speaker Series

Wednesday, Oct 22nd from 12:00-1:00 pm on Zoom.
Please note that this event is virtual and the Zoom link will be emailed directly to participants who have registered for the event.

Explore the complexities of the Japanese American experience during World War II, marked uncertainty that included forced relocation, loyalty oaths, and military service. This lecture will examine the many different experiences that Japanese Americans had during WWII. Join us for a discussion with historians, writers, and descendants.

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Speaker: Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong is the executive director of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon in Portland, and is professionally trained as a public historian, political scientist, and museologist.

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This lecture is being offered as part of a larger series entitled: Perspectives Lecture Series: Exploring Utah’s WWII Experience:

What was Utah's World War II experience? The Utah Historical Society's 2025 Perspectives series will explore this question from a variety of perspectives, linking past experiences to the present through the stories and voices that shaped our state's history and culture. From front-line soldiers to extensive homefront efforts due to Utah's strategic location, Utahn’s varied experiences have left a profound legacy that can still be felt across the state today. This series aims to explore how we honor and remember Utahn’s service, sacrifice, and experiences.

You may also like the following events from Utah State History:

• Next month, 8th October, 06:00 pm, Oral History Training (Free) in Salt Lake City
• Next month, 13th October, 11:00 am, Utah's Rosies: Women in WWII | Perspectives Speaker Series in Orem
• This November, 5th November, 07:00 pm, Utah Family and Material Culture of WWII | Perspectives Speaker Series in Logan

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