September 10, 2012
Japanese American Veterans Association
Gerald Yamada presents this open letter about the play "Allegiance" that is scheduled to open in San Diego, CA, on September 19, 2012. Mr. Yamada discusses the play's characterization of the Japanese American Citizen's League (JACL), Mike Masaoka, who was National JACL Secretary at the time Executive Order 9066 was issued, and the Nisei soldiers.
Gerald Yamada, 10316 Mountington Court, Vienna, VA 22182 gyamada@goingforwardstrategies.com