Receiving redress checks and apology

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Civil Liberties Act, which, among other things, mandated an official apology from the government and monetary payments to Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. On October 9, 1990, more than two years after the passage of the bill, the first of the redress payments were made in a formal ceremony to elderly issei survivors in Washington, D.C. Similar ceremonies were held in cities across the country. While few of those who were incarcerated feel that the government's apology erases what was done, many believe that a formal admission of wrongdoing helped resolve feelings of shame and corrected misperceptions held by the larger society.

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Letter from Paul W. Suddes, Administrator for Redress to redress recipient, October 20, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2114)
doc Letter from Paul W. Suddes, Administrator for Redress to redress recipient, October 20, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2114)
Correspondence from Paul Suddes to Redress Recipient which accompanied the new redress apology letter signed by President Bill Clinton. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2217
Redress update (ddr-csujad-55-96)
doc Redress update (ddr-csujad-55-96)
Information about receiving redress payments per the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 for California residents who were also receiving public assistance or Medi-Cal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00100
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient or Guardian, March 30, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2042)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient or Guardian, March 30, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2042)
Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient or Guardian regarding a checklist of required documents for recipients of restitution payments. Includes supporting documentation submitted by George Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2145
Check for $20,000 from the United States Treasury to Toyoko Masaki (ddr-csujad-55-129)
doc Check for $20,000 from the United States Treasury to Toyoko Masaki (ddr-csujad-55-129)
Restitution check for $20,000 from the United States Treasury to Toyoko Masaki. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0131
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, December 28, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2043)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, December 28, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2043)
Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient regarding eligibility for redress payments. Includes Declaration of Eligibility by Persons Identified by the Office of Redress Administration for George Hideo Nakamura and Instructions for Submitting Documentation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2146
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator,  U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Correspondent, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-86)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Correspondent, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-86)
Form letter acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding restitution payment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00090
Letter and restitution check from George Bush to George Nakamura, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2046)
doc Letter and restitution check from George Bush to George Nakamura, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2046)
Letter of apology from George Bush expressing recognition of the injustices committed against Japanese Americans during World War II. Includes check for $20,000 to George Hideo Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2149
Letter from George Bush, President of the United States, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-128)
doc Letter from George Bush, President of the United States, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-128)
Form letter from George Bush sent to incarcerees that received a restitution payment. Includes a copy of restitution check sent to Joanne Iritani. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0130
Letter from Bill Clinton, President of the United States, October 1, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2115)
doc Letter from Bill Clinton, President of the United States, October 1, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2115)
Form letter from President Bill Clinton to redress recipients expressing recognition of the injustices committed against Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2218
Letter of apology from George H.W. Bush, President of the United States, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-920)
doc Letter of apology from George H.W. Bush, President of the United States, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-920)
Letter of apology from George Bush expressing recognition of the injustices committed against Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0922
Regulations proposed for WWII internees to collect reparations (ddr-csujad-55-2110)
doc Regulations proposed for WWII internees to collect reparations (ddr-csujad-55-2110)
Newspaper clipping regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the details of restitution payments for former incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2213
Check for $20,000 from the United States Treasury to Dorothy Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2116)
doc Check for $20,000 from the United States Treasury to Dorothy Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2116)
Restitution check for $20,000 from the United States Treasury to Dorothy Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2219
Letter from Paul W. Suddes to redress recipient, April 6, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2099)
doc Letter from Paul W. Suddes to redress recipient, April 6, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2099)
Correspondence from Paul Suddes to Redress Recipient regarding a delay in sending the apology letter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2202
Henry Fukuhara Interview Segment 15 (ddr-manz-1-3-15)
vh Henry Fukuhara Interview Segment 15 (ddr-manz-1-3-15)
Thoughts on redress: "You can't put a dollar sign on the feeling"
Taketora Jim Tanaka Interview Segment 22 (ddr-manz-1-50-22)
vh Taketora Jim Tanaka Interview Segment 22 (ddr-manz-1-50-22)
Receiving redress: "it never could replace the freedom we lost"
Robert
vh Robert "Bob" Bratt Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1020-6-10)
Controversy over the first redress check presentation

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.)

Lisa Johnson Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1020-3-4)
vh Lisa Johnson Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1020-3-4)
Feeling moved by the first redress check presentation ceremonies

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Aaron Zajic Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-1-5)
vh Aaron Zajic Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-1-5)
Memories of the first redress check presentation ceremonies

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Joanne Chiedi Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1020-5-7)
vh Joanne Chiedi Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1020-5-7)
Memories of the first check presentation ceremony

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Emlei
vh Emlei "Emi" Kuboyama Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1020-12-11)
Memories of the first check presentation ceremony

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Kay Ochi Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1020-10-8)
vh Kay Ochi Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1020-10-8)
Remembering the early check presentation ceremonies

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Pamela Rouse Dixon Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1020-9-4)
vh Pamela Rouse Dixon Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1020-9-4)
Poignant memories of check presentation ceremonies

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