George Takei on being sent to an internment camp, Star Trek and hiding his sexuality.
Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy
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Do You Remember When You Were Interned?
In the 70s, a movement began in the Japanese American community for an apology and redress. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan officially on behalf of the people of the United States apologized for what he called a grave mistake. He signed the Civil Liberties Act, which authorized the payment of a $20,000 token redress for those who were still alive in 1988.
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