Actor George Takei took part in a PSA for “The Remembrance Project”. On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 which instigated unfair indignities and injustice for over 285,000 people of Japanese ancestry residing in the U.S. and abroad, including unlawful removal from their homes and unconstitutional abridgment of their rights.

In 2012, as we mark the 70th anniversary of this historic event, the Japanese American National Museum is launching its newest initiative, the Remembrance Project. This online project encourages individuals and families to remember their history and to pay tribute to the unique experiences of family members, friends, and other individuals affected by the signing of E.O. 9066 and World War II. It’s a pioneering effort to build a permanent “living museum” online featuring the stories of those whose lives were forever changed.

George Takei gives his first hand account of his experience being taken to an internment camp.

The Remembrance Project PSA with George Takei

Introduction to the Remembrance Project with George Takei