Memorial to Japanese American Patriotism in World War II (2000) in Washington, D.C. by Nina Akumu, Davis Buckley located in James M. Goode's Capitol Hill area

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The Memorial to Japanese American Patriotism in World War II in Washington, D.C., created by Nina Akumu and Davis Buckley in 2000, honors the loyalty and sacrifices of Japanese Americans during the war. It commemorates those interned under Executive Order 9066 and those who served with distinction in the U.S. military, including the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The memorial also acknowledges the injustice of internment and the subsequent redress through the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Located in Capitol Hill near Union Station, it is a significant cultural and historical monument.