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vh Lisa Johnson Interview (ddr-densho-1020-3)

Born in Alexandria, Virginia. During the Redress Movement, the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA) was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Project Manager with the ORA from 1990 to 2000.

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doc Redress regulations questions and answers (ddr-csujad-55-85)

Booklet covering questions related to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, a law authorizing compensation to eligible persons of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated during World War II. Question and answer section covers eligibility for redress, verification, documentation, confirmation of review, change of circumstances, payment timeline, resources for ineligible individuals, and information about working with the …

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doc Civil Liberties Act of 1988: questions and answers (ddr-csujad-55-2413)

Booklet covering questions related to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, a law authorizing compensation to eligible persons of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated during World War II. Question and answer section covers eligibility for redress, verification, documentation, confirmation of review, change of circumstances, payment timeline, resources for ineligible individuals, and information about working with the …

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vh Kay Ochi Interview (ddr-densho-1020-10)

Born in San Diego, California. During the Redress Movement, the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA) was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Acted as a community liaison with the ORA from 1989 to 2000 as an officer of the Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress (NCRR) in Los Angeles. …

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vh Joanne Chiedi Interview (ddr-densho-1020-5)

Born in Washington, D.C. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as the ORA's Deputy Director, Verification Unit, from 1989 to 1997. After leaving the ORA, went on to work as the Deputy Executive Officer, …

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vh William "Bill" Kaneko Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1020-11-6)

Memories of working with the staff of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Lisa Johnson Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-3-5)

Influence of politics on the work of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Tink Cooper Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1020-7-2)

Memories of the establishment of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Tink Cooper Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-7-5)

Challenges and positive aspects of the work of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Emlei "Emi" Kuboyama Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-12-5)

Hearing stories about the early days of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Emlei "Emi" Kuboyama Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1020-12-8)

Fond memories of meeting people through the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Alice Kale Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-8-5)

Positive memories of work with the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Martha Watanabe Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1020-2-8)

Fond memories of colleagues at the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Martha Watanabe Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1020-2-6)

Process of verifying names and identities with the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Aaron Zajic Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1020-1-6)

Personal recollections of work with the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Kay Ochi Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1020-10-9)

Close relationship with Bob Bratt of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Lisa Johnson Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1020-3-6)

Challenges and successes of work with the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Lisa Johnson Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1020-3-7)

The collegial atmosphere of work with the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Robert "Bob" Bratt Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1020-6-6)

Setting up the structure of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Robert "Bob" Bratt Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1020-6-13)

Personal impact of working with the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Joanne Chiedi Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1020-5-2)

Early days working for the Verification Unit of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Joanne Chiedi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1020-5-12)

Personal impacts of working for the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Angela Noel Gantt Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1020-4-4)

Working with the Special Verification Unit of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Angela Noel Gantt Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1020-4-5)

Transitioning into the payments section of the Office of Redress Administration

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vh Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)

Born in Chicago, Illinois. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …

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