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June 29, 2001

National Japanese American Memorial Opening Ceremony

At a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the National Japanese American Memorial, officials praised the patriotism of Japanese-Americans who served during World War II. Following official remarks a traditional Japanese drum troop performed.

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Melvin Chiogioji Chairman National Japanese American Memorial Foundation->Board of Directors
Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Senator [D] Hawaii

Robert T. Matsui U.S. Representative [D] California
Norman Y. Mineta Secretary Department of Transportation
Roy I. Sano Minister

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National Japanese American Memorial Foundation

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Program ID:: 164975-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jun 29, 2001 | 10:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Jul 02, 2001 | 2:52pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

Jun 29, 2001 | 10:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jun 30, 2001 | 5:04am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jul 02, 2001 | 8:56am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jul 02, 2001 | 2:52pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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