History with Kathy Simmer: "Being a Japanese American During World War II"

Imagine suddenly being blamed for an event that would “live in infamy.” Japanese Americans (most of them US citizens) were instantly the enemy. Over 120,00 were put in internment camps with just days to sell their homes or businesses. Others became American soldiers, spies and heroes. Here are their stories.

Registration deadline: June 21st at 3pm and June 22nd at 3pm

*Rescheduled from May 11th and May 12th

Kathleen Simmer

Kathy Simmer taught in the St. Paul Public School District and was always very interested in historical research. Kathy presents about American history topics for various organizations. She likes to include the details that are often left out of the history books. All of her portion of the class fee is donated to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research.

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