Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II

The Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II is a war memorial in Washington, D.C., featuring bronze cranes trapped in barbed wire. Granite walls surrounding the sculpture bear the names of ten internment camps and approximately 800 fallen soldiers.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt issued an executive order in 1942 requiring the relocation of approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans to camps. This memorial was later created to document this period and honor the service of those who participated in military units.

This memorial honors Japanese Americans who served in military units while their families were held in government camps. It shows how people served their nation even under the most difficult circumstances and circumstances.

This memorial is located at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and D Street, near the Union Station metro stop. The outdoor site is easily walkable and accessible from nearby public transportation.

The bronze cranes featured in the design hold symbolic meaning rooted in Japanese cultural tradition. Few visitors notice how this artistic choice weaves the victims' ethnic heritage into the representation of their experience.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 2000

Creator: Paul Matisse, Nina Akamu

Website: https://njamemorial.org

GPS coordinates: 38.89452,-77.01049

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42