Japanese American Assimilation

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  • First large-scale Japanese immigration to Hawaii and mainland U.S.

    First large-scale Japanese immigration to Hawaii and mainland U.S.

    Significance- Marks the beginning of Japanese presence in American labor markets, especially agriculture and sugar plantations.

    Key people- Japanese immigrants, U.S. labor recruiters
  • Gentlemen's Agreement between U.S and Japan

    Gentlemen's Agreement between U.S and Japan

    Significance- Restricted immigration of Japanese laborers, reflecting early tension and discrimination
    Key people- President Theodore Roosevelt, Japanese government
    Source- https://www.loc.gov/
  • Immigration Act bans all Asian immigration

    Immigration Act bans all Asian immigration

    Significance- Legal exclusion that caused anti-Japanese sentiment
    Key People- U.S. Congress
    Source- https://www.loc.gov/
  • Executive Order 9066

    Executive Order 9066

    Significance- One of the most severe violations of civil liberties over 120,000 incarcerated
    Key people- President Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Source- https://www.loc.gov/
  • Formation of 442nd Regimental Combat team

    Formation of 442nd Regimental Combat team

    Significance- Japanese American soldiers proved loyalty by becoming one of the most decorated units in U.S. Military
    Key people- Nisei soldiers, U.S. Army
  • Post war resettlement

    Post war resettlement

    Significance- Japanese Americans faced housing, job discrimination, and prejudice.
    Key people- Returning internees
    source- https://www.si.edu
  • McCarran Walter Act

    McCarran Walter Act

    Significance- Major step toward legal equality and fuller assimilation
    Key people- U.S. Government, Japanese Government
  • Civil Liberties Act

    Civil Liberties Act

    Significance- Acknowledgement of injustice, makes a milestone in healing
    Key people- President Ronald Reagan
    Source- https://www.nps.gov
  • Rise of Japanese American Cultural Festivals

    Rise of Japanese American Cultural Festivals

    Significance- Symbolizes cultural pride and integration, preserving identity while assimilated
    Key people- Japanese American Community leaders
  • Continued political academic, and cultural contributions

    Continued political academic, and cultural contributions

    Significance- Japanese Americans are active in all sectors and serve as a model for balancing heritage
    Key people- Japanese American professionals, youth leaders
    source- https://www.janm.org