SAVE THE DATE – Oregon Historical Marker Coming Soon!

Highway 35 from Hood River to Government Camp was dedicated as the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway by Governor Brown on March 7, 2022. The highway commemorates the second-generation Japanese American soldiers who served America, even as many of their families were incarcerated in camps on American soil.

On Veterans Day 2025, a state-sponsored historical marker will be dedicated in Hood River that explains the significance of the Nisei contribution to our shared history. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. in conjunction with the American Legion’s annual Veteran’s Day event.

The one-hour program will include ringing of the peace bell, posting the colors, the national anthem, greetings from American Legion Post 22, history of Nisei service in WWII, 4th & 5th generation Japanese American descendants, comments by former Governor Kulongoski, and recognition of all veterans. Refreshments and unveiling of the historical marker to follow.

Event Details
Veterans Day Program featuring Historical Marker Dedication
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
River of Life Assembly Church- 979 Tucker Road, Hood River
Hosted by American Legion Post 22

Registration is required! Please sign up via this Google Form or contact Lesley Tamura for assistance or with questions via email, phone or text:

Lesley Tamura
(541) 380-2565
lesley.tamura@gmail.com

For anyone unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed on Portland JACL’s Instagram.