Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice

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Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice (Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies)

Fred Korematsu's decision to resist F.D.R.'s Executive Order 9066, which provided authority for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, was initially the case of a young man following his heart: he wanted to remain in California with his white fiancÃ©e. However, he quickly came to realize that it was more than just a personal choice; it was a matter of basic human rights.

After refusing to leave for incarceration when ordered, Korematsu was eventually arrested and convicted of a federal crime before being sent to the internment camp at Topaz, Utah.

He appealed his conviction to the Supreme Court, which, in one of the most infamous cases in American legal history, upheld the wartime orders. Forty years later, in the early 1980s, a team of young attorneys resurrected Korematsu's case. This time, Korematsu was victorious, and his conviction was overturned, helping to pave the way for Japanese American redress.

Lorraine Bannai, who was a young attorney on that legal team, combines insider knowledge of the case with extensive archival research, personal letters, and unprecedented access to Korematsu his family, and close friends. She uncovers the inspiring story of a humble, soft-spoken man who fought tirelessly against human rights abuses long after he was exonerated. In 1998, President Bill Clinton awarded Korematsu the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Country	USA
Author	Lorraine K. Bannai
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Univ of Washington Pr
EAN	9780295995151
Feature	Univ of Washington Pr
ISBN	0295995157
Label	University of Washington Press
Manufacturer	University of Washington Press
MPN	21 black & white illustrations, 21 illus
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	312
PartNumber	21 black & white illustrations, 21 illus
PublicationDate	2015-10-23
Publisher	University of Washington Press
Studio	University of Washington Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice (Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies)

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