The Japanese American Citizens League

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) was organized in the late 1920s by a small group of young, professional nisei in response to the anti-Japanese fervor of the times. The organization was decidedly patriotic and dealt with discrimination by emphasizing American citizenship, loyalty, and assimilation. Because of their ideology, JACL members were recruited by the military to assist in carrying out the "evacuation" orders, and they urged Japanese Americans to cooperate with the government. The group inspired strong, mixed feelings among Japanese Americans during this time. However, in the years following the war, the JACL regained much of its former support by successfully overturning many legal barriers for Japanese Americans.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No.2 (July 13, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-28)

Selected article titles: "In Memoriam: Scotty Tsuchiya" (p.1), "Public School Prayers" (p.1), "Housing for Aged Issei in S.F. Urged" (p.2), "Architects Selected for 'Nihonmachi'" (p.2), "Early California History of Japanese Inspires Youth Delegates at NC-WNDC Meet" (p.4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-34-28/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 19 (May 13, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-19)

Selected article titles: "S.1009 & H.R. 442 in Conference; Final Draft Uncertain: Redress Bills Differ Over 'Eligibility' of Individuals" (p. 1), "JACL-LEC Announces Mailgram Info' (pp. 1, 6), "Munn Letter Urges Reagan to Sign Redress Bill" (pp. 2-3), and "Who Is 'Eligible' for Redress?" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-19/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 25 (June 24-July 1, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-25)

Selected article titles: "Eligibility Issue on Redress Bill Still Unresolved" (p. 1), "'Dear Colleague' Letter: Conservative Congressmen Urge Colleague Support for Redress" (p. 1), "Nisei Veterans Focus on 1993 Celebration" (pp. 1, 3), and "JACL Candidates for National President Speak Out" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-25/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 8 (September 23, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-33)

Selected article titles: "Mineta Bill Would Have Supreme Court Review WW2 Cases" (p. 1), "Census Bill Cleared for House Vote" (p. 1), "EEOC Sues Hyster for Anti-Japanese Ad Campaign, Use of Racial Slurs" (pp. 3-4), and "JACL-LEC Treasurer's Report: Mission Accomplished!" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-33/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 3 (August 5-12, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-28)

Selected article titles: "Senate Gives H.R. 442 Final Approval, House Next" (pp. 1-2), "Grand Parade to Close '88 Nisei Week" (pp. 1, 7), "No Disgrace in JACL's Admission of Its Wartime Error" (p. 2), and "Violence Against Asians on Important Issue: What Will Replace Redress as JACL's Top Priority?" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-28/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 22 (June 2, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-22)

Selected article titles: "Federal Housing Study on Bias to Omit Asians" (p. 1), "JACL-LEC Prepares for 'Post-Redress' Activities" (pp. 1, 4), "Nat'l JACL 1989-90 'Program for Action' Unveiled" (pp. 1-2), and "Omnibus Trade Bill 'Moderate in Nature, but Significant in Achievement,' Says Matsunaga" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-22/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 7 (February 19, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-7)

Selected article titles: "LEC Board: Redress 'Looks Good'" (pp. 1, 8), "Budget Tops List of Concerns at Board Meeting" (pp. 1-2), "'Guest Workers' Aren't Welcome" (pp. 3, 6), and "Encouraging Signs for Redress" (pp. 5-6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-7/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 17 (November 25, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-42)

Selected article titles: "Coalition Calls for Ethnic Studies Course" (p. 1), "13,639 Names to Be Included: Memorial Honoring Nikkei WW2 Vets, MIS Proposed" (p. 1), "Immigration Control and Reform Act: Mineta, Matsui, Irked by Report" (p. 1), and "Over 175 Attend JACL-Sponsored Redress Workshop" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-42/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 20 (May 20, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-20)

Selected article titles: "Decision Not Unexpected, Says Hohri: Court Sets Back NCJAR Case" (p. 1), "Three JACL Presidential Aspirants Open Campaign at Little Tokyo Forum" (pp. 1-2), "Nakanishi Case: 'Unresolved Questions' at UCLA" (pp. 1, 4), and "Father and Daughter File Lawsuit, Charge Burbank School with Racial Bias" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-20/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 1 (July 8-15, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-26)

Selected article titles: "Resolution Admitting JACL 'WW2 Errors' Presented to NCWNP" (p. 1), "Top Aides Urge Approval: Reagan Intends to Sign Redress Bill, Says Mercury News Report" (p. 1), and "Part II: JACL Presidential Candidates Respond to Questionnaire" (p. 7).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-26/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 23 (June 10, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-23)

Selected article titles: "'Only Fair': Bush Says 'Yes' to Redress" (p. 1), "Nikkei Vietnam Vets Saluted in L.A." (pp. 1, 3), "National Board Motions" (p. 5), and "New JACL Budget Figures in Detail" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-23/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 14 (April 14, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-14)

Selected article titles: "House Subcommittee: $250 Million for Redress" (p. 1), "AAJA Presents James Omura with 'Lifetime Achievement Award'" (pp. 1, 5), and "By the Board: Keeping JACL Alive" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-14/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 17 (May 5, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-17)

Selected article titles: "House Stalls Emergency Appropriation Bill with $250 Million Redress Payment" (p. 1), "Buddhist Bell Being Returned to Okinawa, a Shuri Castle Relic" (p. 1), "Planning Workshop Sizes Up JACL Strengths & Weaknesses" (p. 3), and "Director's Seat: JACL's Program for Action" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-17/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 19 (May 19, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-19)

Selected article titles: "Appropriations Process: Senate-House Conference Approves $150 Million for Redress Payments in FY 1990 Federal Budget" (p. 1), "Japanese Americans Seek to Defend Redress in Court" (p. 1), "Washington Asian Legislator Hails Enactment of 'English Plus' Law" (p. 2), and "By the Board: JACL's 'Mega-Fund' Proposal: Another Perspective" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-19/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 16 (April 28, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-16)

Selected article titles: "NCWNPDC, CCDC & PSWDC: JACL Concerns Examined at Reno Tri-District Conference" (p. 1), "Go for Broke National Veterans Association Preparing Gala Golden Anniversary Program for 1993 in Washington" (pp. 1, 3), "From the Frying Pan: Japan's Post-War Success: The Nisei Connection" (p. 4), and "Grassroots Forum: Speculation on JACL's Future" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-16/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 15 (April 21, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-15)

Selected article titles: "Redress Eligibility of Nisei Vets Aired with ORA Administrator" (p. 1), "Wall Street Journal Notes Supplemental Redress Bill Action: 'Priority, Leadership of Majority Whip Coelho' Cited for Adding $250 Million" (p. 1), "Japanese Canadians Unveil Plaque at 1942 Camp Entrance" (p. 2), and "By the Board: JACL's Proposed 'Mega-Fund'" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-15/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 22 (June 9, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-22)

Selected article titles: "'Hot' Asian American Studies Topics Aired" (pp. 1, 7), "JACL National Board Meets in San Francisco" (pp. 1-2), "LEAP Examines Asian American Agenda" (pp. 1-2), and "Japanese Press Translation: The United States of Japan" (pp. 5, 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-22/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 5 (February 10, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-5)

Selected article titles: "Bill Yoshino Selected as the JACL's National Director" (pp. 1-2), "Guidelines for JACL Participation, Involvement in Legal Issues Adopted" (p. 1), "National JACL Board Motions from the Feb. 4 & 5, 1989 Meeting" (pp. 1, 5), and "Ujifusa on Another Whirlwind L.A. Tour Explaining Redress Appropriations Process" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-61-5/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 111, No. 17 (November 23, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-42)

Select article titles: "Initial JACL Legacy Fund Report Notes $242,000 from 383 Donors"(p.1);"German Americans Detained in WWII Texas Camps Seek Redress"(p.1);"Mulroney Apologizes to Italians, But No Mention of Compensation"(p.1); "Marine Corps Charged with Racial Discrimination by Hawaiian Sansei"(p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-62-42/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 110, No. 10 (March 16, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-10)

Select article titles: "Yoshitomi Appointed JACL Pacific Northwest Director"(p.1);"Congressional Hearings Underscore Justice Dept.'s Commitment to Redress"(p.1)"6 JACL Chapters in Sacramento Valley in Rally for a Day of Remembrance"(p.2); "Five Asian Teenagers Attacked by Gang of White Youths in N.Y."(p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-62-10/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 111, No. 9 (September 28, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-34)

Select article titles: "National 1000 Club Goals Set, Dr. Sakamoto Confirmed as Chair"(p.1);"Anti-Chinese Vandals Hit New Church in Phoenix With Hate Slogans, Bullet Holes"(p.1); "Computer Power at Work for Redress"(p.3); "Ethnic Koreans Seen as 'Moral Deficit'"(p.5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-62-34/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 110, No. 11 (March 23, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-11)

Select article titles: "An Address from JACL-LEC Legislative Strategy Chair"(p.1);"Asian Pacific Municipal Officials Caucus Holds Workshop on Black/Asian Relations"(p.1);"Sakura Grove Dedicated as Memorial to Walerga Assembly Center"(p.2); "70% Increase in Asian/Pacific People from 1980 to 1988 Due to Immigration"(p.3); "San Francisco's Boy Scout Troop 12, Among U.S.'s Oldest, Founded by Issei"(p.8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-62-11/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 102, No. 12 (March 28, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-12)

Selected article titles: "Apr. 28 New Date for Hearings" (p. 1), "Researcher Takes Issue with Anti-Bilingual Ballot Arguments" (pp. 3, 7), "East Wind: Japanese Peruvians, Part II" (p. 4), and "By the Board: Who's at the Helm?" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-12/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 102, No. 13 (April 4, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-13)

Selected article titles: "Matsui Circulates Nat'l Geographic Article in House" (p. 1), "Corporate, Asian Pacific Leaders Talk About Issues" (pp. 2, 7), "Defining the Role of Staff" (p. 4), and "Takei: Actors Need Support" (p. 10).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-13/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 2 (July 11, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-27)

Edition contains Candidates for National JACL Office Supplement, A-D, between pages 4 and 5. Selected article titles: "Chicago Convention Honorees Named" (pp. 1-2), "LEC Update: Getting the Word Out" (p. 4), and "The $200,000 Question" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-27/