WASHINGTON DC, USA – Ein Reflexionspool mit großen Felsen am Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotismus im Zweiten Weltkrieg in der Nähe des Kapitols in Washington DC. Das Denkmal wurde von Davis Buckley und Nina Akamu entworfen und erinnert an die Internierungslager Japans während des Zweiten Weltkriegs
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
30. August 2013
Ort:
Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II, Washington, District of Columbia, United S
Weitere Informationen:
The Memorial to Japanese-American Patriotism in World War II, located in Washington DC, is a profound tribute to the resilience and dedication of Japanese-Americans during the Second World War. Erected in 2000, the monument represents the dual experiences of internment and military service, two facets of the complex narrative of Japanese-Americans during this period. During World War II, more than 120, 000 individuals of Japanese ancestry in the United States, the majority of whom were American citizens, were unjustly interned in camps as a result of wartime fear and racial prejudice. Despite this, many Japanese-Americans served honorably in the US military, with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion becoming two of the most decorated units of the war. The memorial consists of two distinct elements: a bronze sculpture and a granite wall. The bronze sculpture, created by artist Nina Akamu, portrays two cranes entangled in barbed wire, symbolizing the internment of Japanese-Americans. The granite wall lists the names of the ten internment camps and the numbers of Japanese-Americans interned at each, alongside the names of those who died in service during the war. Moreover, the memorial celebrates the patriotism and loyalty of Japanese-Americans to the United States, even amidst grave adversity. It serves as a powerful reminder of the nation's past and a poignant testament to the principles of liberty, justice, and equality.
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