Gordon Hirabayashi 1918-2012


A courageous Japanese-American sociologist from the University of Washington who openly defied the wartime internment orders, resulting in a landmark Supreme Court case fighting for civil liberties.

 

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  • Lived from 1918 to 2012
  • Born: Apr 23, 1918, Seattle, WA
  • Died: Jan 2, 2012, Edmonton, AB

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30