• Where it all began...

    Military Intelligence Service Language School

    November 1941
  • A Salute to Veterans

    May 3, 2011 at Building 640

  • Housing the first class of the MIS language school

    Building 640

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    A Symbol of Patriotism and Civil Liberties

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  • in San Francisco's Presidio

    The MIS Historic Learning Center

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Learn about 640

Building 640 Communique was the original site of the language school for the Military Intelligence Service during World War II.
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Explore the Learning Center

Get a glimpse into the new MIS Historic Learning Center through a virtual tour and construction updates.
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Support the Project

You can support the preservation and rehabilitation of Building 640 as a future historic center for ongoing exhibits and public programming.
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Where it all began... November 1941.

Just one month prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the first group of recruits of 58 Nisei and 2 caucasians
began their secret language studies with their four Nisei instructors in the makeshift classrooms of Building 640.

Building 640

Learn about the history of Building 640 and the new MIS Historic Learning Center in San Francisco's Presidio.
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2013 Japantown Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Ninternship

The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) seeks energetic, optimistic, eager-to-learn high school-age students to serve as Japantown’s cultural heritage guides for an 8 week internship. Our mission is to help promote a greater understanding of San Francsico’s Japantown, its rich history, vibrant character, and current attractions. This program is designed to: Engage you
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Secrets Revealed Exhibit

Secrets Revealed: The Presidio Project Exhibit. This interactive kiosk can be now be experienced! Location: Visitors Center at the Presidio of San Francisco: 105 Montgomery St. (located next to the the Walt Disney Family Museum). Open Thu-Sun, 10am-4pm. More Info: 415-561-4323
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2013 Congressional Gold Medal National Tour

June 29 – August 4, 2013 100/442/MIS Congressional Gold Medal will be on display at the deYoung Fine Arts Museum, Golden Gate Park  in San Francisco.  Watch for details on special events during the SF tour. For more information about the Gold Medal Tour across the country in 2013, visit  http://www.nationalveteransnetwork.com   Free Fundraising Thermometer by: Visit Easy Fundraising Ideas &nb
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