In July 1981, the CWRIC held public hearings in Wash DC to hear testimony from Japanese-American witnesses. Public hearings followed in other US cities including Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and others. More than 750 people testified! But what was the issue? Why the public hearings? This episode explores the era of Japanese Internment Camps on US soil starting back in the 1940s. I hope you enjoy this bonus prequel episode - share with your friends and click subscribe to be sure you receive all future episodes slated to begin May 2022! [email protected]