Oregon State Graduates Japanese Americans After 60 Years

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A recent PBS story highlighted the graduation of Japanese Americans who were forced out of college and into internment camps during World War II. This significant event took place at Oregon State University, marking a poignant moment of recognition and closure for those affected by this historical injustice. The narrative emphasizes the resilience of the graduates and the importance of acknowledging the past.
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A nice story on PBS tonight: Japanese Americans who were forced out of college and into internment camps, during WWII, were graduated last weekened at Oregon State University [Integral's and my alma mater]
http://media.pbs.org/ramgen/newshour/expansion/2008/07/29/20080729_graduate28.rm?altplay=20080729_graduate28.rm
 
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