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Amidst the quiet desolation of Minidoka National Historic Site stands the decaying frame of a storage building, its rotting wood and sagging roof a stark testament to the passage of time and the resilience of memory. Once part of a facility where Japanese American incarcerees stored foodstuffs during their unjust imprisonment, the structure now exists in silent witness to a dark chapter in our nation’s history. Nature reclaims what man has abandoned, but history remains etched in every weather-worn board. This image asks us not to turn away from the uncomfortable truths of the past, but to confront them with humility and resolve. In remembering not just the triumphs, but also the injustices our country has wrought, we honor the dignity of those who endured them and affirm our commitment to building a more just future.