Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States…

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Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing in 2010 a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, family members, and descendants.

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Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, their families, and descendants.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 2011

Appreciates the government of Japan's efforts toward historic apologies for the war crimes of Imperial Japan.

Requests that the government of Japan: (1) continue its Japanese/American POW Friendship Program of reconciliation and remembrance and expand it to educate the public and its school children about the history of prisoners of war in Imperial Japan, and (2) respect the wishes and sensibilities of the U.S. former prisoners of war by requesting successor Japanese firms of private entities that used U.S. prisoner of war labor to emulate their government's sincerity by offering an apology and supporting programs for lasting remembrance and reconciliation.

Acknowledges the work of the Department of State in advocating for the U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War.

Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing in 2010 a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, family members, and descendants.

Latest action (Aug 2, 2011): Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 24, 2011

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No recorded floor vote found.