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Lauren Kessler's novel follows the Yasui family as they struggle to succeed in America in spite of racial prejudice and finally internment during World War II.

This article reviews the American Geriatrics Society book, Doorway Thoughts: Cross-Cultural Health Care for Older Adults.

A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.

By March 1942 112,000 Japanese-Americans were moved from the west coast into 16 concentration camps on the presumption that their loyalties might not be trusted.

Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat team overcame prejudice to produce one of the most amazing combat records in United States history.

Stories of the 100th Infantry Battalion usually tell of heroic Japanese-Americans in World War II. But one of its most distinguished members was not of Japanese descent.

Ruth L. Ozeki's debut novel chronicles the ultimately intersecting lives of two different women in a voice that is, at turns, wise, funny, and indignant.

The Nevada is forced to run aground to avoid being sunk in the channel. Arizona spews burning oil and Pennsylvania hit again.

The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.

The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.

The concentration camp has been used for over one hundred years by many nations at war including the British and Italians in Africa and the Germans during World War II.

Here is a bio paragraph from a real query letter from an author who was unpublished at the time.

Bradbury, Potok, London and Wakatsuki-Houston are the most commonly read authors in the summer before freshman year - find out what they're all about!

American troops fighting in the Pacific Rim during World War II enjoyed radio broadcasts by popular personalities such as Orphan Ann and Tokyo Rose from Japan.

Sixty-five years ago, 211 soldiers of the United States 36th Division were rescued after being trapped by German forces for a week in World War II France

Mountain forests of Ponderosa Pine lie just 25 miles from Tucson and the Sonora Desert. An hour's drive takes campers to pristine sites and a 30 degree temperature drop.

Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.

Twenty-four year old style icon Zia Sachedina's Boutique was voted "2009 Best Fashion Accessories" and "Best Jewelry" in Savannah by Savannah Magazine.

After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?

A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.

The admission of Alaska as the 49th state in January 1959 opened the way for Hawaii to end 58 years of being a territory and become a state.

We all have those impeccable gift books that sit on our shelves. Here's a set of cookbooks that will get tons of use, the Authentic series from Periplus Editions.

Each in their own way, the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Battle of Midway helped turn the tide of war against Japan six months after Pearl Harbor.

Having already offered the entire franchise on DVD at this point, Paramount/CBS Video opted to re-release all three seasons of Star Trek, with new cgi-effects and shots.

Nothing is as representative of spring as cherry blossoms. They make streets look like they are lined with fluffy clouds of pink and white cotton candy.

Best known for his Burke series, Andrew Vachss turns his considerable talents to illuminating the life of the homeless in a novel that will please new and old fans alike.

From Indians to Gold Rush miners, pioneers to missions, California's rich history is preserved in multiple historical markers on state and national landmark registers.

Diverse in scope the Italian Campaign of World War II lost its prestige once the Allies stormed into Normandy in June 1944, but played a large part in the final victory.

Why and how German, Italian and Austrian soldiers were brought to the United States and held in prisoner of war camps during the second world war

Although the Nobel Peace Prize committee was swayed by idealistic attempts to achieve global peace and an end to specific conflicts, the results often ended in failure.

Driven by racial stereotypes and a profound misunderstanding of Japanese culture, the United States' fight against the Japanese was unusually vicious.

The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril.

Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.

In the post-9/11 world, there has been much talk about suspended freedoms and loss of civil liberties, and the "abolishment" of habeas corpus. But what does this mean?

Congress should pass Senate Bill 1691 and authorize the formation of commissions to document the treatment of European resident aliens during World War II in the U.S.

Along with airing the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" every year, American TV has created its own versions of Oz-though none of them have become classics.

Nowadays, it's possible for artists to gain recognition and even record deals by posting their music on the internet.

The high sierras are known for their stark beauty and forbidding landscape. They are also home to a vast collection of ghost towns, ghostly wonders and ghostly history.

Heirloom rice, sustainably farmed by the Koda Family. Delicious product with a rich history - of American farming traditions, an immigrant's innovation and perseverance.

From his role as Dr. Sulu on Star Trek to playing Hiro's father on Heroes, George Takei shows he's equally comfortable in outer space or hanging with superheroes

Both Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the attack on the New York World Trade Center in 2001 united Americans, but for post-modern Americans, the response was short lived.

Find amazing eagle and tsunami pictures in these books by Caldecott winner Ed Young and author Kimiko Kajikawa that retell an African fable and true Japanese story

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.

The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two.

What is a "good enough" reason to inflict serious pain on another human being? According to the Milgram Experiment of 1961, a good enough reason is being told to do so.

Coffee originated in Ethiopia and has spread all around the globe. The world is smaller today and more of the worlds unique tastes are available than ever before.

The Philippines boast some of the freshest seafood which locals concoct into delicacies like bird's eye chilli-powered raw fish salads using anchovies, tuna, or mackerel.

One day after his client helped the Yankees lose to the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS, Scott Boras says that A-Rod is worth between $500 Million and $1 Billion.

The attack on Pearl Harbor shocked Americans from their isolationism, uniting them as never before, and marked the official entry of the United States into World War II.

Military aircraft, wheat, dairy products & eggs are among fast-growing US shipments to Japan, whose economy may be overly specialized in automotibles & electronics.