History Remembered: Understanding WW2 Atrocities in the Pacific

Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a profound and educational event, "History Remembered: Understanding WW2 Atrocities in the Pacific."

This event will delve into the complex and often overlooked aspects of WWII in the Pacific, featuring:

• Presentations on Declassified War Crimes Materials
  Discover groundbreaking findings from the National Archives and Records Administration of the United States, shedding light on previously hidden atrocities and their global impact.
• Insights into Ongoing Legal Efforts
  Learn about the latest developments in legal representation on behalf of germ warfare victims in China, highlighting the enduring struggle for justice and accountability.
• Cutting-Edge Research on WWII in the Pacific
  Explore the latest scholarly work and insights into this pivotal moment in history, providing context and understanding for its lasting implications.
• Special Appearance by Mr. Kuroi
  Hear directly from Mr. Kuroi, whose apology has inspired global dialogue on reconciliation and historical understanding.

This event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of WWII's Pacific Theater and its lasting effects on nations, individuals, and global dynamics. Engage with experts, witness powerful moments of reconciliation, and contribute to keeping history alive for future generations.

📅 Date: September 18, 2025
🕒 Time: 8am-4pm
📍 Location: Presidio Officers Club

This event is presented by Pacific Atrocities Education, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Pacific Theater during WWII.

Tentative Schedule

• Quin Cho (PAE Fellow) – The Kwantung Army and the Japanese Occupation of Manchuria
• Stacey Salinas (Professor, College of the Redwoods) – The Philippines’ Resistance During WWII and Her Grandfather’s Role in the War
• Gabriel Fermin (Undergraduate Student, University of San Francisco) – A Theory of Japanese Fascism
• Yoshiji and Kazuko Watanabe – Special Performance
• Jeremy Kuzmarov holds a Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and has taught at numerous colleges across the United States. He is regularly sought out as an expert on U.S. history and politics for radio and TV programs and co-hosts a radio show on New York Public Radio and on Progressive Radio News Network called “Left on Left.” He is Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine and is the author of five books on U.S. foreign policy, including (Clarity Press, 2019), , with John Marciano (Monthly Review Press, 2018), and (Clarity Press, 2023). Besides these books, Kuzmarov has published hundreds of articles and contributed to numerous edited volumes, including one in the prestigious Oxford History of Counterinsurgency
• Ray Matsumoto (Graduate Student, Washington State University) – Reflections on His Experience as a David Tsang Fellow at PAE; Author of Echoes of Empire – The Power of Japanese Propaganda

Host or Publisher Pacific Atrocities Education