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Reconciling the Past: The History, Literature and Ethics of Japanese Removal

In the post-9/11 era, discussion surrounding Japanese-American removal during World War II has gained
much more attention. Why did some, including President Eisenhower’s brother Milton, fervently advocate
in favor of internment? Why did others, including the Seattle Council of Churches, voice their opposition?
How has the memory of internment affected treatment of Arab-Americans following 9/11?
Professor Robert Keller will explore each of these questions in this eye-opening lecture, illuminating the debate
over forced Japanese removal and its impact on how we view civil rights amidst security crises today.


Robert Keller is Professor Emeritus at Western Washington University, where he primarily taught American
Indian history. Throughout his career, he has authored and co-authored numerous books, including American
Indians and National Parks, a book coauthored with Michael Turek about the relationship of the American
Indian population with the creation of National Parks. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago.

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