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George Bush Apology Letter

A written apology by President George Bush to the Japanese Americans imprisoned during World War II along with reparations.

Text 45.01.13c, 45.06.04

Description

Japanese Americans who had been imprisoned during World War II received this formal apology from the US government.

Object ID

45.01.13c, 45.06.04

Citation (Chicago-style 18th Edition)

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The White House

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George Bush Apology Letter

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Denshō

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October 1990

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https://encyclopedia.densho.org/sources/en-ddr-densho-153-20-1/

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Multimedia details

Creator

The White House

Publisher

Denshō

Date

1990-10

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Language

en

Type

Text

Format

Letter

File Format

jpg

Subject

Redress and reparations; Receiving redress checks and apology

Source

Denshō

Credit Line

Courtesy of Densho

Licensor

Public Domain

MUMI Number

45.01.TXT.026

Creator

The White House

Publisher

Denshō

Date

1990-10

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Language

en

Type

Text

Format

Letter

File Format

jpg

Subject

Redress and reparations; Receiving redress checks and apology

Source

Denshō

Credit Line

Courtesy of Densho

Licensor

Public Domain

MUMI Number

45.01.TXT.026

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