Hearings

The Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) was created on July 30, 1980, by an act of Congress. The CWRIC was formed mainly to investigate matters surrounding the incarceration and to recommend appropriate remedies. Hearings were conducted by the CWRIC in 20 cities across the nation beginning in 1981. Testimonies of former camp inmates given at these hearings -- along with exhaustive research -- provided the basis for the CWRIC report 'Personal Justice Denied.' These hearings were the turning point of the redress movement. Former opponents of redress were won over after the hearings. The often emotional testimony was also a catharsis for the Japanese American community, as many former incarceration camp survivors spoke of their experience in public for the first time.

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Letter to Joan Bernstein from W.G. Kubick (ddr-densho-122-289)
doc Letter to Joan Bernstein from W.G. Kubick (ddr-densho-122-289)
Regarding Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment (CWRIC) hearings, personal information redacted.
Letter to Joan Bernstein from Frank Chin (ddr-densho-122-199)
doc Letter to Joan Bernstein from Frank Chin (ddr-densho-122-199)
Re: addressing the Commission on the Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC). Personal information redacted.
Testimony of Mitsuye T. Kamada (ddr-densho-1007-1821)
doc Testimony of Mitsuye T. Kamada (ddr-densho-1007-1821)
Mitsuye T. Kamada's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981. She describes her family's experience at Heart Mountain and the multiple impacts of incarceration and argues her support for redress and reparations.
Ordeal of Tokio Yamane (ddr-densho-1007-1825)
doc Ordeal of Tokio Yamane (ddr-densho-1007-1825)
Tokio Yamasaki's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians describing the abuse and discrimination he faced while incarcerated which ultimately led to his renouncement of his U.S. citizenship resulting in his deportation to Japan He then argues his support for redress and reparations.
Excerpt: Testimony of Karl R. Bendetsen (ddr-densho-1007-1834)
doc Excerpt: Testimony of Karl R. Bendetsen (ddr-densho-1007-1834)
Karl R. Bendetsen's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians defending the argument that incarceration of Japanese Americans was a national security matter which he believed was supported by wartime intelligence, known as MAGIC. He also disputes claims of harm and prison-like living conditions in the camps.
Statement of Father Robert F. Drinan on Behalf of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1815)
doc Statement of Father Robert F. Drinan on Behalf of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1815)
Father Robert F. Drinan's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians on April 28, 1986 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress.
Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Mine Okubo (ddr-densho-356-632)
doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Mine Okubo (ddr-densho-356-632)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mine Okubo. Mine writes to thank Yuri for photographs of Mine at the Redress hearings.
Testimony of William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1817)
doc Testimony of William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1817)
William Kochiyama's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981 detailing discrimination he faces, his incarceration at Topaz, and his later voluntary service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He then argues his support for redress.
Statement of David F. Musto (ddr-densho-1007-1818)
doc Statement of David F. Musto (ddr-densho-1007-1818)
Dr. David F. Musto's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 9, 1981 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress and reparations.
Testimony of Jack Tono (ddr-densho-1007-1820)
doc Testimony of Jack Tono (ddr-densho-1007-1820)
Jack Kiyoto Tono's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981. Tono describes his experience as a Japanese American draft resister and argues his support for redress.
Testimony Submittal of Nobuko Y. Suzuki (ddr-densho-1007-1819)
doc Testimony Submittal of Nobuko Y. Suzuki (ddr-densho-1007-1819)
Nobuko Y. Suzuki's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in September, 1981 describing her life before, during, and after the war especially in regard to discrimination she faced throughout her life. She then argues her support for redress.
Alan Nishio Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-450-17)
vh Alan Nishio Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-450-17)
Testifying at the hearings of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians: "It was powerful"
David Sakura Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-513-9)
vh David Sakura Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-513-9)
JACL's involvement with the redress movement's Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians hearings
Bert Nakano Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-67-5)
vh Bert Nakano Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-67-5)
Ensuring that Japanese-speaking testimony would be heard at the Los Angeles hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews …

William Marutani Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-44-9)
vh William Marutani Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-44-9)
Striving for impartiality during the commission hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. …

William Marutani Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-44-16)
vh William Marutani Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-44-16)
Impact of the commission hearings on the Japanese American community

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited …

William Marutani Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-44-17)
vh William Marutani Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-44-17)
Opposition to redress at the hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The …

William Marutani Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-44-18)
vh William Marutani Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-44-18)
The impact of the commission hearings on non-Japanese Americans

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to …

William Marutani Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-44-8)
vh William Marutani Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-44-8)
The Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians hearings; shock, surprise, and rage

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, …

Chiye Tomihiro Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-93-8)
vh Chiye Tomihiro Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-93-8)
Impact of the commission hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The interviews …

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