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Seattle City Council observes week of remembrance for Japanese American incarceration
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February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Councilmember Saka, Councilmember Woo, Top Story

Seattle City Council observes week of remembrance for Japanese American incarceration

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The Seattle City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell signed on to a proclamation today observing a week of remembrance for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. Monday marked 82 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 leading to the forcible removal of 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and into incarceration....

Dancers celebrate Lunar New Year at Seattle City Hall.
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February 10, 2024February 20, 2024Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Woo, News, Top Story

Seattle City Council recognizes February 10 as Lunar New Year

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Members of the Seattle City Council signed on to a proclamation recognizing February 10, 2024 as Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon. The proclamation was brought forward by Seattle City Councilmembers Tammy J. Morales (District 2) and Tanya Woo (Position 8). Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell also signed on to the proclamation. “As we say...