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


Adults / Lifelong Learning -
2026 Winter-Spring

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: May 10th at 3pm and May 11th at 3pm

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Instructor

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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  Kathleen Simmer


District Education Center : Rm 103 - Community Room
Monday, May 11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Price: $ 18 00
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  Kathleen Simmer


District Education Center : Rm 103 - Community Room
Tuesday, May 12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Price: $ 18 00