A new traveling exhibit tells the story of Japanese American soldiers who fought for the U.S. in World War II, even as their families were incarcerated as enemies of the state. “I am an American” is a 1,500 square-foot exhibit with photos and personal items. The soldiers' relatives shared the personal items to ensure that stories of past bravery endure. The exhibit is timely as questions of nationality still persist. Sgt. Robert Kuroda died in France in 1944 attacking Nazi forces. In 2021, a metal detector hobbyist found Kuroda's class ring near Bruyères in France and returned it to his family in Hawaii.
