Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4417: Confirming the Termination of the Executive Order Authorizing Japanese-American Internment During World War II… (1976)
“ I call upon the American people to affirm with me this American Promise — that we have learned from the tragedy of that long-ago experience forever to treasure liberty and justice for each individual American, and resolve that this kind of action shall never again be repeated. ”
Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4417: Confirming the Termination of the Executive Order Authorizing Japanese-American Internment During World War II… (1976)
“ In this Bicentennial Year, we are commemorating the anniversary dates of many great events in American history. An honest reckoning, however, must include a recognition of our national mistakes as well as our national achievements. Learning from our mistakes is not pleasant, but as a great philosopher once admonished, we must do so if we want to avoid repeating them. ”
Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4417: Confirming the Termination of the Executive Order Authorizing Japanese-American Internment During World War II… (1976)
“ On the battlefield and at home, Japanese-Americans — names like Hamada, Mitsumori, Marimoto, Noguchi, Yamasaki, Kido, Munemori and Miyamura — have been and continue to be written in our history for the sacrifices and the contributions they have made to the well-being and security of this, our common Nation. ”
