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A historic proposal is gaining momentum to rename a post office in Irvine, California, after Mary Nomura — the “Songbird of Manzanar,” a Japanese American singer who performed at the Manzanar concentration camp during WWII and recently passed away at 100. U.S. Rep. Dave Min is introducing bipartisan legislation to make it official, marking the first time a U.S. post office honors a Manzanar survivor. Nomura’s legacy spans music, resilience, and historical preservation; her family supports the renaming as a tribute to her enduring spirit and a vital step toward recognizing America’s complex past. With strong community backing and optimism for passage, this move aims to inspire future generations while ensuring the voices of those silenced by history are finally heard.

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