JACL is the only national organization representing this group. JACL received its baptism of fire during World War II when more than 100.000 persons of Japanese ancestry were evacuated from their homes along the west coast. In spite of severe antiJapanese feelings both during and after World War II. JACL stood firm in its untiring efforts to gain full citizenship in spirit and In fact for Japanese Americans. It was instrumental in the successful fight for the right to naturalization for those of Japanese origin the previous denial of which formed the basis for many other discriminatory Federal. State. and local laws. Today.
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