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 The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 44 (May 22, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-112)

"JACL-ADC Seeks VFW Endorsement of H.R. 5004, Measure Favoring Naturalization for U.S. Issei" (p. 1), "Three Named to Unit to Adjust Differences on H.R. 3566" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-112/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 45 (May 26, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-113)

"Seven Witnesses Testify in Favor of Evacuation Claims Legislation" (p. 1), "Jackson St. Council Elects Ten to Executive Council at Meet" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-113/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 56 (July 13, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-223)

"B.C. Fishermen Disapprove of Biased Action" (p. 1), "Talks on ENI to be Heard" (p. 1), "Schmoe, Rev. Andrews to Leave this Week for Hiroshima City" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-223/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 102 (December 11, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-163)

"Nisei Seeks U.S. Rights, Files Suit" (p. 1), "Last Rites for Sgt. John Hashimoto Will be on Saturday, Dec. 18" (p. 1), "JACL Will Distribute Claims Forms Dec. 17" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-163/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 38 (June 3, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-26)

"Lest We Forget : The GI's Who Didn't Come Back " (p. 1), "Hears Pleas for Claims Board Bill" (p. 1),"MISLS to Send Teams East" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-26/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 47 (June 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-214)

"House Unanimously Passes Resolution to Give "All' Right to U.S. Citizenship" (p. 1), "JACL ADC Seeks "Same Consideration' as Japanese for Okinawa People" (p. 1), "Solons Act on Two Appropriations Providing for Claims Processing" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-214/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 71 (September 6, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-240)

"Korean Situation Hampers ADC Efforts to Win Boost in Claims Plan Budget" (p. 1), "Walter Bill OK by Truman Expected Soon" (p. 1), "ADC Releases Full Text of GI Bride Bill" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-240/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 47 (July 8, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-35)

"Fights Use of Japanese in Job Classification" (p. 1), "ADC Receives New Version of H.R. 3999" (p. 1), "NVC Supports Measure on Citizenship" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-35/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 70 (September 26, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-57)

"Canadian Minister of Justice Ilsley Discloses Broadening of Terms of Reference on Japanese Evacuee Claims" (p. 1), "VFW Assists Vets Seeking Claims Data" (p. 1), "ADC to Enter Cases Linking Covenant Club" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-57/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 100 (December 16, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-258)

"Lucas Urged to Speed OK of Measure" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-258/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 100 (December 4, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-161)

"OK of Measure for Equality Seen Likely" (p. 1), "Joint Rites Set for Six GI War Dead Saturday, Dec. 11 in Bukkyo-Kai; One of Nisei Heroes is Winner of DSC" (p. 1), "JACL Will Give Claims Forms" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-161/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 20 (February 28, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-91)

"Ten Sit-Down Strikers Determined to Squat in Former RAF Quarters in Moose Jaw Until March 31" (p. 1), "I.A.M. Awaits End of Alaska Worker Issue" (p. 1), "824 Yankees Wed Japanese Through Jan. 1" (p. 2), "ADC Aide Assured Backing of West Virginia Leaders" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-91/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 68 (August 23, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-237)

"Walter Bill Runs into Confusion" (p. 1), "Travel Bureau Office in N.Y. Will Open Soon" (p. 1), "Sgt. I. Furukawa Killed in Action" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-237/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 40 (May 8, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-108)

"Senate Unit Favors Bills with Riders" (p. 1), "26 Nisei GI Dead Due Home" (p. 1),

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-108/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 65 (August 13, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-232)

"Next "Open Night' on Wed., Aug. 17; Take Advantage of It, Okada Urges" (p. 1), "Illinois Senator Cites Record of Nisei GI's in Urging Passage of Judd Bill" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-232/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 25 (March 17, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-95)

"Epinal War Heroes' Remains Removed" (p. 1), "Congress Gets Another Bill Aiding Issei" (p. 1), "Story of the 442nd" (p. 2), "Frisco Saints, Berkeley Nisseis to Tangle for "Oriental Title" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-95/

doc JACL certificate of identification (oath of allegiance) (ddr-densho-25-15)

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Issei were required to carry government-issued identification documents because of their alien status. The Nisei, who were American citizens, did not have to carry such documents. However, the JACL encouraged Nisei to carry identification papers voluntarily. This document belonged to Mae Iseri. The document featured an oath of allegiance that …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-15/

doc JACL affidavit (ddr-densho-25-25)

Mae Iseri signed this affidavit when she became a member of the JACL. By signing, she swore allegiance to the United States, renounced allegiance to any other country, and condemned the "infamous machinations" of the Japanese government.

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