Go For Broke National Educational Center

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355 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Go For Broke National Education Center, situated in Los Angeles, CA, aims to educate and inspire individuals through the remarkable courage and sacrifice of World War II American veterans of Japanese ancestry. The center commemorates the valor of Japanese American soldiers who served in various units during the war, as evidenced by the poignant Go For Broke Monument.

At the heart of the center lies the Hanashi Oral History Collection, featuring over 1,200 audiovisual interviews of Japanese American WWII veterans. These personal accounts offer a unique perspective on the wartime experiences of these remarkable individuals, complementing the historical archives and resources available for visitors.

Through exhibitions, programs, and events such as the Defining Courage Exhibit and the National Torchbearers Program, Go For Broke National Education Center strives to pass on the legacy of these brave soldiers to future generations. The center's mission to remember, educate, and inspire resonates in its ongoing efforts to promote character, equality, and the enduring spirit of the veterans.

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Randy S.
10/1/2023

Los Angeles, Little Tokyo. October 2023. This educational center is housed in the old Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji, also known as Nishi Hongwanji. The preservation of this building itself is...

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Dave H.
6/13/2021

Educational center and interactive museum continuing the legacy of the Japanese American solders who volunteered to go to war to protect our country during WWII. Also shows the historical...

Chrissy F.
8/13/2024

This is powerful place to visit when in Little Tokyo. It's small but very important. I really enjoyed speaking with Kai (spelling?) who told me about many of the displays and answered many...

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Daniel B.
7/16/2022

Visited with a group of teachers during a conference, and was incredibly impressed with the technological and interactive nature of Go for Broke. The exhibit on image framing and propaganda is...

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Craig Y.
12/20/2015

Nadine wanted to see this and since we were in the area we stopped by to check it out. A very nice display. I don't know what else to write about this memorial. If you are in the downtown area in...

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