Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 114 Part 3.djvu/927

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PUBLIC LAW 106-451—NOV. 7, 2000 114 STAT. 1949 (A) conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our Nation's history; (B) the refurbishment of and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta", exhibited at major cultural and educational institutions throughout the United States; and (C) documentaries to allow this issue to be presented to the American public to raise its awareness; (3) an independent, volunteer advisory committee should be established comprised of representatives of Italian American organizations, historians, and other interested individuals to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information concerning the treatment of Italian Americans; (4) after completion of the report required by this Act, financial support should be provided for the education of the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast; and (5) the President should, on behalf of the United States Government, formally acknowledge that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans. Approved November 7, 2000. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2442: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 145 (1999): Nov. 10, considered and passed House. Vol. 146 (2000): Oct. 19, considered and passed Senate, amended. Oct. 24, House concurred in Senate amendments.