Episode 6: Reparations and Moving Forward

The decades following WWII were pivotal for Gresham’s Japanese American community. Many engaged with Japanese traditions alongside the American notion of freedom that internment had denied them. It was a time of reparations and rebuilding, of both seeking amends for the past and creating a better future. Through it all, Miyo’s unmarked grave rested beneath a tall cedar – a symbol of strength and resilience throughout 100 years of history.

Music for this episode: Simplicity by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au