The Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II stands at Louisiana Avenue and D Street in Washington, D.C. Architect Davis Buckley and sculptor Nina Akamu were the principal designers. A foundation of Japanese American veterans began the idea in 1988. Congress authorized it on October 24, 1992, and it was dedicated on November 9, 2000.
The center is a cast bronze sculpture called Golden Cranes. It is 14 feet (4.3 meters) tall and shows two cranes caught in barbed wire atop a tall square pedestal. A curved granite wall wraps the plaza.
The wall lists ten major internment camps. Three panels carry the names of Japanese Americans who died in the war, writings by Japanese American authors, and quotes from Presidents Truman and Reagan. An Honor Wall lists more than 800 who died in service. The National Park Service maintains the memorial.
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