On June 5, 1999, the Go For Broke Monument, a striking dedication in honor of the more than 33,000 Japanese American men and women who bravely served during WWII, was presented to the City of Los Angeles. Every year on the first weekend in June since then, GFBNEC has held a community gathering, in person and virtually, to commemorate and remember their legacy.
Our founding Nisei veterans also envisioned an education center to be built adjacent to the Monument. In late 2026, the Go For Broke Plaza, a new mixed-use, multistory project, including 248 affordable housing units, legacy businesses, and the highly anticipated permanent home for Go For Broke National Education Center, is slated for completion. Due to the Plaza construction, and for the safety of our visitors, the Monument Anniversary Tribute will be held virtually this year.
Join us as we honor this important American story of the Nisei veterans’ courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. We invite you to celebrate with us as a 27th Go For Broke Monument Anniversary Sponsor. Submissions for veteran floral tribute and “Honor a Veteran” digital tribute gifts are now closed.
Thank you for your support and participation!
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