Welcome to the Twin Cities Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). JACL is a national membership organization whose mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans victimized by injustice.
JACL derives its effectiveness through its strategically located regional offices, which serve the needs of the organization’s members and help maintain the well-being of all Americans.
In addition to its national headquarters in San Francisco, the JACL has regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
The Pacific Citizen, publishing news and information for and about the Asian American community since 1929, is a production of the JACL Los Angeles office.
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The National Park Service today announced the designation of the city of Savage, Minnesota, as an American World War II Heritage City, recognizing the community’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s World War II home front and its ongoing commitment to preserving that history.![]()
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"From the Japanese American Soldiers who provided critical military intelligence to the thousands of workers who built ships and manufactured essential equipment, Savage made important contributions to America's victory in World War II," said Jessica Bowron, Comptroller Exercising the Authority of the Director of the National Park Service. "By honoring this community's wartime contributions, we also recognize the importance of preserving the places and personal stories that connect us to this defining chapter in American history."![]()
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During World War II, Savage, Minnesota, played an important role in military intelligence training and industrial production supporting the Allied war effort. From 1942 to 1944, Camp Savage housed the U.S. Army's Military Intelligence Service Language School, where Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, received intensive training in Japanese language and military intelligence. Many had volunteered for military service despite the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including members of their own families. Graduates served throughout the Pacific Theater as translators, interpreters, interrogators, and code breakers, providing critical intelligence to American forces. Their contributions helped advance Allied operations and earned national recognition, including the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Military Intelligence Service personnel in 2010.![]()
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Savage also made significant contributions on the home front through shipbuilding and precision manufacturing. Established in 1942, the Cargill shipyard employed as many as 3,500 workers, including a workforce that was approximately 25 percent women, in a community with just 222 residents. The shipyard constructed 18 Navy oil and gasoline tankers and four towboats, supporting military operations in the Pacific.![]()
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Its three-day stop in the Twin Cities was presented in conjunction with the Minnesota Historical Society and the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League.
Today is the last chance to get your tickets to TCJACL’s 80th birthday party!![]()
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-Look back at 80 years of community and advocacy![]()
-Meet actress Tamlyn Tomita![]()
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Get Repost App • JACL National JACL Statement on Federal Raid of Representative Ilhan Omar's Home in Washington, D.C. ![]()
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You can also find the statement on our website at the link in bio.![]()
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Are you a self-identified Asian youth 18-24 years old?![]()
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Do you need something to do during the day on Saturday 10/24 before joining us for our 80th anniversary Chrysanthemum Banquet in the evening?![]()
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Well, here's an exciting opportunity from Future Of Us MN!![]()
Registration details on the flyer!![]()
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And after the summit wraps up at 4pm, you should have plenty of time to make your way down to the Minnesota Humanities Center (also in St. Paul!) to join us for an exciting evening with Hollywood actress Tamlyn Tomita!![]()
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Youth/student tickets are just $30!![]()
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