O‘AHU, HI – On Tuesday, March 31, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will join Hawaii Governor David Ige, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, state and local officials, Monsanto representatives and community leaders to dedicate the Honouliuli National Monument, the site of the largest internment camp in Hawai'i for Japanese and European Americans and others during World War II.
President Obama established the new monument, now a part of the National Park System, in February. Secretary Jewell visited the area in September 2013 to see the confinement site firsthand. She also heard from members of the community about how the National Park Service could play a role in preserving this difficult chapter in our nation's history and sharing the importance of protecting civil liberties.
The program will feature remarks, traditional blessings, and an opportunity for a media interviews after the event.
Event #1 – Dedication Ceremony
WHO:
Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior
David Ige, Governor, State of Hawaii
Brian Schatz, U.S. Senator
Mazie Hirono, U.S. Senator
Peggy O'Dell, Deputy Director for Operations, National Park Service
Carole Hayashino, President & Executive Director, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
John Purcell, Hawaii Business and Technology Lead and Vice President, Monsanto
WHAT:
Dedication of Honouliuli National Monument
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
9:00 a.m. HST – Reporter check-in
9:15 a.m. HST – Reporter shuttle departs
11:30 a.m. HST – Reporter shuttle returns
WHERE:
Royal Kunia Park and Ride lot
94-640 Kupuohi St
Waipahu, HI 96797
MEDIA:
Due to space limitations, credentialed members of the media are required to RSVP HERE no later than 4:00 p.m. HST on Monday, March 30, 2015, in order to secure a seat on the press shuttle bus.
Event #2 – Community Celebration
WHO:
Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior
David Ige, Governor of Hawaii
Brian Schatz, U.S. Senator for Hawaii
Mazie Hirono, U.S. Senator for Hawaii
Peggy O'Dell, Deputy Director, National Park Service
Carole Hayashino, President & Executive Director, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
John Purcell, Hawaii Business and Technology Lead and Vice President, Monsanto
Local community members
WHAT:
Community Celebration of Honouliuli National Monument
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
11:45 a.m. HST – Reporter check-in
12:00 p.m. HST – Community celebration
WHERE:
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Manoa Grand Ballroom (5th floor)
2454 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
MEDIA:
Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP HERE no later than 4:00 p.m. HST on Monday, March 30, 2015.
Source: Department of Interior
