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Smithsonian exhibit honors Japanese war brides in Elmira

The Chemung Historical Society now has a Smithsonian traveling exhibit that highlights the legacy and struggles of Japanese ...
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Shakespeare by the Sea performance; 'Japanese War Brides' exhibit; dolphin watch tours

There’s an incredible lineup of arts and cultural experiences to enjoy this summer in the Palm Beaches. To get you started, here are three fun ideas for the week ahead from the Cultural Council for ...
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Smithsonian Highlights the Experiences and Impact of Japanese War Brides in New Traveling Exhibition

Masako and Irvine McConney Sr. drove from California to New York in 1955. Along the way several hotels and restaurants denied Irvine entry, so they slept and ate in the car. Courtesy of the McConney ...
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History professor shares her grandmother’s story as a Japanese war bride

History professor shares her grandmother’s story as a Japanese war bride The life of her grandmother Michiko helped inspire Sonia Gomez’s first book, “Picture Bride, War Bride: The Role of Marriage in ...