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. 113, No. 13 [October 25, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-38)

Select article titles: "JACL national board meeting news" (p. 1), "Gov. Wilson vetoes bill that would protect redress" (p. 1), "Groups voice opposition to jail sentencing in Loo civil rights case" (p. 1), "Poston monument plans underway" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 14 [November 1, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-39)

Select article titles: "Defining, discussing: Asian Americans from around the country gather for a national symposium in Los Angeles to discuss relevant issues facing them in today's society" (p. 1), "Bush supports compromise civil rights bill" (p. 1), "3 teens held in Phoenix temple killings" (p. 1), "JACL seeks repeal of United Nations resolution" (p. 1), …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 1 [January 4-11, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-1)

Select article titles: "Bush Administration Policy on Minority Scholarship Programs" (p. 1), "The Buzz over the 'MCA Deal': Anti-Japanese Hysteria Hyped in New York Hits Other Asians" (p. 1), "Dan Inouye Says War with Iraq Will End Quickly (Dec. 19 Report)" (p. 3), "Teenager Remembers Internment Camp Life in Daring Microscopic Style after 40 Years" (p. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 18 [November 29, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-43)

Select article titles: "Developments in Phoenix murder case: Four men charged in case are dismissed" (p. 1), "Asian American leaders meet to discuss communication" (p. 1), "The Rap on Ice: Rapper Ice Cube's latest album has rocked the world because of what many consider to be racist lyrics" (p. 1), "Handling hate crimes" (p. 1), "Manzanar …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 12 [March 29, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-12)

Select article titles: "JACL conference looks at issues of '90s" (p. 1), "A good accounting Asians score high in 1990 census" (p. 1).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 19 [May 17, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-19)

Select article titles: "JACL officials review redress process" (p. 1), Nikkei claims bias in police promotion" (p. 1), "Arizona hate crimes bill killed" (p. 1).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 3 [August 2-9, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-28)

Select article titles: "Masaoka memorial service set" (p. 1), "Loo case conviction applauded" (p. 1), "Anti-Asian violence book ready for JACL chapters" (p. 1), "N.Y. redistricting plan is rejected" (p. 1), "Manzanar bill passes Senate" (p. 1), "ORA responds to JACL suggestions for redress process" (p. 3), "UCLA to commemorate Executive Order" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 2 [January 18, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-2)

Select article titles: "National JACL Statement: On the Scrutiny of Arab American Due to Persian Gulf Tensions" (p. 1), "To Be Located In Little Tokyo's First Street North Plaza: Nation-wide Search Ends as memorial Design for Japanese American Veterans Unveiled" (p. 1), "Marine Corps to Reopen Bias Case of Bruce Yamashita" (p. 3), "Nisei Evacuees Who …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 117, No. 11 (October 1-7,1993) (ddr-pc-65-36)

Select article titles: "Kimura fires PC board chair" (p. 1); "Mas Satow named to bowling Hall of Fame" (p. 1); "What happened in San Francisco" (p. 7).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 117, No. 18 (November 19-25,1993) (ddr-pc-65-43)

Select article titles: "JACL needs to set priorities, Uyehara tells CCDC group" (p. 1); "IDC: Hold off reorganization, keep Pacific Citizen as it is" (p. 1); "Others linked to five Sacramento firebombings" (p. 1); "Spokane Chapter files suit against local Democrats" (p. 1).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 117, No. 14 (October 22-28,1993) (ddr-pc-65-39)

Select article titles: "Again - 5th attack in Sacramento: agency hit with firebomb" (p. 1); "JACL discusses attacks with federal law official" (p. 1); "Nisei angle to Reginald Denny trial in Los Angeles" (p. 1).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 117, No. 12 (October 8-14,1993) (ddr-pc-65-37)

Select article titles: "Sacramento Chapter office fire bombed" (p. 1); "Randy Senzaki named JACL national director" (p. 1); "Checks in the mail...ORA to send 4,000 redress payments" (p. 1); "An assault on Pacific Citizen" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 117, No. 13 (October 15-21,1993) (ddr-pc-65-38)

Select article titles: "Another firebomb hits Sacramento" (p. 1); "Conference builds cultural bridges" (p. 1); "Car dealer uses 'Rising Sun' movie as marketing strategy" (p. 1); "Kimura announces Senzaki appointment" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 1 (January 6-19, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-1)

Selected article titles: "President Explains Board Decision to Downsize Staff" (pp. 1, 5), "Yamashita to File Federal Class-Action Suit for Marine Discrimination Victims" (p. 3), "Responding to Critics of JACL's Wartime Role--Part 2" (pp. 9, 13), "Bruyeres: A Special Experience, a Special Meaning..." (pp. 10, 13-14), and "552nd GIs Shoot Open Dachau Gates" (pp. 11, 14).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 4 (February 17-March 2, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-4)

Selected article titles: "Racist Bugs Bunny Cartoon Pulled After Sacramento Efforts" (pp. 1, 9), "Justice Department Announces Minority Language Task Force" (pp. 1, 6), and "Viewpoint: Ad Hoc Budget Committee Report Clarified" (pp. 7, 11).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 11 (June 2-15, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-11)

Selected article titles: "Honolulu Evacuees Eligible for Redress" (pp. 1, 3-4), "'O.J.' Publisher: It's Not Racism, It's Humor" (pp. 1, 4), "JACL National Board Meeting, May 6-7, 1995: Summary of Motions" (p. 6), and "Peru Nikkei to Host PANA Convention July 5-9" (p. 7).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 121, No. 10 (November 17-30, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-22)

Selected article titles: "EDC Meeting, Nov. 4, 1995" (pp. 1, 4-5), "Chinese American Stabbed in Alleged California Hate Crime" (p. 1), "Board Seeks Further Study on Placing JACL on World Wide Web System" (pp. 1, 4), and "Nikkei Vets from WWII, Korea, Vietnam Honored" (p. 9).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 9 (May 5-18, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-9)

Selected article titles: "Militia Man Accuses Japan in Oklahoma City Bombing" (pp. 1, 7), "With 'Eye on Future,' Members Discuss New, Old JACL Issues" (pp. 1, 3, 7, 12), "Move to Include Asian American Studies Hits More Campuses" (p. 4), and "Sidebar: A-Bomb Revisited" (pp. 9, 12).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 121, No. 3 (August 4-17, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-15)

Selected article titles: "Taking Sides in the Hot Debate on Affirmative Action" (pp. 1, 13), "Members, Board Must Reinvigorate JACL, Yasuhara Says" (p. 6), "Viewpoint: The Other Side of Affirmative Action" (p. 11), and "From the ORA: Potentially Eligible Redress Recipients" (pp. 15-18).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 6 (March 17-April 6, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-6)

Selected article titles: "Campuses in Turmoil" (p. 1), "Service to Honor JA Role in Dachau Liberation of WWII" (p. 4), "March 17-18 Scheduled 'Emergency' National Board Meeting--6 Go, 10 Don't" (p. 5), and "Come-On Sense: Apology to Draft Resisters Demeans JACL" (p. 9).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 121, No. 9 (November 3-16, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-21)

Selected article titles: "Bill Would Stop APs from Reuniting with Families Overseas" (p. 1), "Veteran's Day Tribute" (p. 1), "JACL Board Supports Kaji, Alleged Wrongdoing Repudiated" (pp. 4, 12), and "Nisei of WWII Japan, Manchukuo Speak Out" (pp. 10-11).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 2 (January 20-February 2, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-2)

Selected article titles: "Californians Set to Pay Tribute to the 'Japanese Schindler'" (pp. 1, 4), "Hate Crimes Can Be Reported to AP Legal Center, Other Groups" (pp. 1, 4), and "Financial Report: JACL Ad Hoc Budget Analysis Committee" (pp. 6-7, 13).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 10 (May 19-June 1, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-10)

Selected article titles: "Nikkei Judges Recall Family Internment Days" (pp. 1, 6-7), "O.J. Parody Called Racist" (pp. 1, 6), "More Cuts Needed Says Finance Expert" (pp. 1, 5), and "Response: Campbell Report Inaccurate" (p. 10).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 5 (March 3-16, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-5)

Selected article titles: "Yoshino Leads Interim Staff at JACL HQ" (pp. 1, 4), "Leaflet Attacks Minorities, Women, Gays in San Jose Police Department" (p. 1), "Camp and Beyond" (p. 9), and "Sawamura Accuses PC Editor of Improper Involvement in Election" (p. 10).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 120, No. 8 (April 21-May 4, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-8)

Selected article titles: "Racist Remarks--In Court, In Congress" (pp. 1, 11), "Dissidents Allege Crime in Bank Signature Card Oversight; Legal Counsel Says 'No Harm, No Foul'" (pp. 1, 6), "Insight into D.C. Politics Highlights Leadership Conference" (p. 4), and "First-Hand Experiences Highlight Florin Event" (pp. 7, 10).

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