and Kirk Silsbee gave their insights.

Din has shared on Discover Nikkei some of the stories of the 700+ Americans of Japanese descent who were arrested by the FBI in Hawaii and the West Coast after Pearl Harbor and spent some time on Angel Island.This program is presented in partnership with the Nikkei Genealogical Society.

Historian and genealogist Grant Din.Join JANM and the Nikkei Genealogical Society for an in-depth guide to the hidden history of Angel Island during World War II.000 immigrants from 80 countries were processed.

org/events/2025-10-18/angel-islands-hidden-history-wwii-detention-enemy-aliensGrant Din is an expert in genealogical and historical research.Grant DinAngel Islands Hidden History: WWII Detention of ‘Enemy Aliens will be presented on Saturday.

and a genealogical research certificate from Boston University.

As a former director of community resources for the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and a 40-year veteran in genealogical research.The former cadets are:Staff Sgt.

It is only right to honor these seven Americans who.and they were denied that chance because of wartime prejudice.

continued to remain committed to the ideals and principles espoused in the Constitution of the United States.born in Paia)The University of Hawaii awarded all seven men posthumous bachelors degrees in 2012.