Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: The Tragedy of Japanese Internment
[Free Registration/Login Required] A glimpse into an embarrassing time in American history when Japanese American citizens became enemies in their own country. How were they treated? Where were they sent? How were their lives impacted?...
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The History Teacher: Incarceration of the Japanese Americans
A historical article in which a well known historian argues that given today's current political climate, what happened to the Japanese Americans in World War 2 could happen again.
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San Diego History Center: Before the War: The Japanese in San Diego
A good article that describes the struggles Japanese Americans experienced while trying to make a living as fishermen in southern California. The articles focuses on the story of Abe Tokunoske and how his success in the fishing industry...
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History Matters: Japan Responds to Japanese Exclusion
An editorial from the Japan Times and Mail denounced the the U.S. Senate's inclusion of the National Origins Act within the Immigration Act of 1924 that limited the immigration of Japanese to the United States. Read the background of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Japanese Internment
Unfounded fears that Japanese American citizens might sabotage the war effort led Franklin Delano Roosevelt to order that all Americans of Japanese descent be forced into internment camps.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Japanese Art: The Formats of Two Dimensional Works
Japanese two-dimensional works of art can take several different formats. Read about handscrolls and hanging scrolls and view examples in this essay.
A&E Television
History.com: How a Japanese American Regiment Rescued Wwii's 'Lost Battalion'
The Japanese American Regiment Rescued WWII's "Lost Battalion." The Nisei soldiers of the 442nd became the most highly decorated regiment in U.S. military history for its size and length of service.
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Japanese Canadian History: The War Years and Beyond: Years of Sorrow and Shame
The internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II is a dark time for human rights in Canada. The Japanese Canadian History Project looks at events and the impact on the Japanese community, and on the broader Canadian community.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Silent War Against the Japanese Navy
Extensive article which chronicles the efforts of U.S. Naval intelligence to read the secret radio messages of the Japanese Navy.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: U. S. V Korematsu (Japanese American Exclusion Case)
This article explains the United States v Korematsu (The Japanese-American Exclusion Case)during WWW II Japanese-Americans were subject to relocation camps. It also includes a video with Korematsu.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Internment of Japanese Americans
This resource offers 1942 San Francisco News articles covering the internment of San Francisco's Japanese population.
BBC
Bbc: Religions: Divinity of the Emporer
Article on Japanese culture and religion looks at the concept of divinity of the Emporer.
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Japan Guide: Eating in a Japanese Restaraunt
Find out how to eat properly in a Japanes restaraunt and what you should expect during your dining expereince.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Tupac Amaro Occupation of the Japanese Embassy
A collection of left leaning articles about the hostage crisis in Lima, Peru during 1996-97. Articles are mostly written in defense of the hostage takers.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Japanese and American Propaganda During World War Ii
This site from Michigan State University is an interesting article analyzing the propaganda war between the U.S. and Japan during World War II. Also has cartoons that were used.
BBC
Bbc: Japan to Pull Troops Out of Iraq
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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Northwest College Wyoming: Heart Mountain Digital Preservation Project
Heart Mountain, Wyoming, was one of the Japanese relocation centers used during World War II. Read the history of the center, then browse the many original photos, conveniently sorted by topic. Some primary documents are also available...
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Jhti: Kojiki
Discussion and commentary on the Japanese historical text, Kojiki, by Professor Emeritus, Dr. Delmer Brown. With links to Kojiki and information on Kojiki editions and copyrights.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Volcanic Eruption Births New Japanese Island
Brief article reports on the emergence of a new small island off the coast of Japan due to volcanic activity.
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Medieval: Japanese Traditional Music
A very brief overview of Japanese traditional music. Includes links to a few selections.
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Anything but Quiet: Taiko in America
Discusses the development of Japanese Drumming, called Taiko in America from 1960 to the present.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Relive the Experience: Pearl Harbor, 1941
An article reliving the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After each page, there is an activity prompt which gives students the opportunity to stop and think about the information they are reading.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941 was a "date which will live in infamy," according to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese led the United States to enter World War II.
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