We Are All Americans
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In the 1940’s, young people of Japanese ancestry faced a deep moral dilemma—the decision of whether or not to serve in the US military while their families were incarcerated in concentration camps by the U.S. government without due process. The curriculum We Are All Americans addresses the compelling question: How did the experience of being forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated affect the choices made by people of Japanese ancestry as they responded to the government’s call for loyalty and service? Why did some individuals believe civil rights should be restored before service, while others were committed to proving themselves to gain back civil rights? The curriculum focuses on four case studies:
- Gordon Hirabayashi, who registered as a Conscientious Objector while his close cousin fought overseas
- Jack Tono, a draft resister with the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee
- Harry Fukuhara, who served with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
- Walter Tsukamoto who served with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
This curriculum is designed for secondary school students. It has also been used by teachers of middle school students who have modified and adapted it for both social studies and language arts classes.
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