TRAVELING EXHIBITION - " I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience" has raised $212,995 out of their goal of $500,000
Support the Nisei Soldier Legacy
COMMUNITY (one venue) $5,000
Recognition: Name listed under the $5,000 level exhibit panel at one location, website listing and recognition in opening day program
LEGACY CIRCLE $10,000
Recognition: Name listed under $10,000 level on panel at 11 locations and website listing and opening day program listing
HONOR CIRCLE $25,000
Recognition: Prominent listing as a national sponsor on a donor panel displayed at 11 locations, a VIP invitation to the exhibit opening launch event, website listing and opening day program listing
HERITAGE CIRCLE $50,000
Recognition: Prominent listing as a national sponsor on a donor panel displayed at 11 locations, a VIP invitation to exhibit opening launch event, published sponsor promotions in half page article in partner newsletter, social media sponsor across social media channels, website listing and opening day program listing
REMEMBRANCE CIRCLE $100,000
Special recognition as a presenting sponsor on a donor panel displayed at 11 locations, a VIP invitation to exhibit opening launch event, published exhibit sponsor promotions in full page article in partner newsletter, social media sponsor across social media channels website listing and opening day program listing
About the Campaign
The National Veterans Network (NVN) together with the Army Historical Foundation is leading a $1.2 million national fundraising campaign in support of the "I Am An American: Nisei Soldier Experience" a 11-city traveling exhibition to educate the public about the extraordinary service of Japanese American World War II Nisei Soldiers to launch in February 2026. As of August 2024, $700,000 has been raised through sponsorships and online donations.
The theme of this new future traveling exhibition “I Am An American” is based on the historical photo taken on December 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, when Tatsuro Masuda installed an “I Am An American” sign on his storefront in Oakland, CA. This 11-city national traveling exhibition will educate the public about the extraordinary heroism of Japanese American World War II Nisei Soldiers. The National Army Museum is working in collaboration with NVN to create the traveling exhibit from the Nisei Soldier Experience, currently on display at the National Army Museum, just south of Washington, D.C. This special exhibition will increase from the current 800 square feet to
1,500 square feet and expand to approximately 30 significant historical objects, 50-75 images and four audio-visual kiosks for
visitors to access nine individual soldier stories and an interactive map of the European and Pacific Campaign, comprised of 16 campaign videos.
This new traveling exhibit will embark on a five-year journey to 11 cities across the United States starting in 2026.
With pledge commitments starting at $10,000 and going beyond $100,000, our donors are instrumental in raising the funds necessary to support, launch, and preserve the stories of the Nisei Soldiers. As a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, these esteemed donors will be prominently featured at the traveling exhibit. Your generous support will make a lasting impact, fostering a brighter and more inclusive future for our nation. Together, let us honor the legacy of the Nisei Soldiers and create a better tomorrow for generations to come.
To become a sponsor, please contact Christine Sato-Yamazaki, Executive Director of the National Veterans Network at Christine@nvnvets.org to learn how to get involved and become a supporting sponsor to this new exhibition. Checks, stock donations and matching corporate donatios are accepted.
