Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II, National memorial in Northwest district, United States.
The memorial features bronze cranes trapped in barbed wire, surrounded by granite walls inscribed with names of internment camps and fallen soldiers.
Following Pearl Harbor, Executive Order 9066 in 1942 forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into relocation camps across western United States and Arkansas.
The memorial recognizes Japanese Americans who served in military units while their families remained confined in government internment facilities.
Located at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and D Street, the memorial stands within walking distance from Union Station metro stop.
The granite walls display names of ten major internment camps along with 800 Japanese Americans who died during military service in World War II.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 2000
Creator: Paul Matisse, Nina Akamu
Website: https://njamemorial.org
GPS coordinates: 38.89452,-77.01049
Latest update: November 4, 2025 03:30
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