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Photograph of mountains with snow and railroad tracks.

Hirose discusses his birth date and being born in San Pedro, California. Growing up he lives in Rolling Heights, California near the Peninsula. Part of his childhood activities includes fishing and skin diving. He recalls one incident with blue…

Kawamoto discusses his post-war life: family life and employment. He talks about the lives of his children. He also discusses his longevity. He concludes with a message to future generations.

Photograph of a painting of Christ.

Photograph of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.

Paul Matsumoto gives his personal introduction, along with details regarding his familial makeup. Paul discusses his early childhood, adolescence, and early education. Next, Paul gives additional information regarding his adolescence, his early…

Photograph album back cover.

Photograph album cover.

Photograph album page with a photograph of a woman.

Photograph album page with photographs of World War Two soldiers.

Photograph album page with photographs of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team Parade in Washington, D.C., including pictures of the White House and the parade going by the U. S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument.

Photograph album page with photographs of landmarks in Washington, D.C. (including the Jefferson Memorial, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Capitol) as well as pictures of a woman and a World War Two soldier in New York City, with a caption…

Photograph album page with a menu from House of P. Y. Chong restaurant in Hawaii, which served Chinese and American dinners. The menu includes information about the restaurant's founding, food offerings, the American Red Cross, and war bonds.

Photograph album page with photographs of a lake, women, and World War Two soldiers.

Photograph album page with photographs of a World War Two soldiers in what is likely Italy, along with portraits of women and a photograph of a dog near tents.

Photograph album page with photographs of a World War Two soldiers in Bellagio and Villa d'Este, Italy, where there was a Fifth Army rest camp. Photographs include World War Two soldiers on boats and lake landscapes.

Photograph album page with portraits of women, a photograph of a church and a lake, and photographs of World War Two soldiers.

Photograph album page with photographs of the United Service Organizations (USO) Show in June 1945, with pictures of World War Two soldiers and women.

Photograph album page with photographs of World War Two soldiers departing Livorno (Leghorn), Italy in July 1946. Includes pictures of World War Two soldiers boarding the boat.

Photograph album page with photographs of World War Two soldiers departing Livorno (Leghorn), Italy in July 1946. Includes pictures of the ocean and World War Two soldiers on the boat.

Photograph album page with photographs of World War Two soldiers arriving in New York City in July 1946. Includes pictures of the ocean, airplanes, and World War Two soldiers on the boat.

Newspaper clipping about Paul W. Nishimuta being awarded the Bronze Star. The article describes his service and other decorations.

Newspaper clipping about Paul W. Nishimuta being awarded the Bronze Star. The article describes his service and other decorations.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a woman.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a woman posing with skis.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a World War Two soldier posing in a mirror.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a World War Two soldier sitting in front of a building.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta holding ice skates outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta in a horse carriage in front of a Tintoria Berlioz and a Libreria Michelangelo storefront.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta lying down in bed.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing at the beach.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing by a stadium bench.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing by water.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of a tent with a sign for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Baker Company.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of stairs.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing on a statue.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside by water.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing with a bicycle at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing with children outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta sitting on a cot.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta skiing.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta, a World War Two soldier, and two women posing outside.

Photograph of people and boats at the beach.

Photograph of people by a body of water

Photograph of people outside near cars and a carriage.

Okada discusses his experiences shortly before and after the attack on Pearl Harbor.He talks about giving up his independent gardening business for a job as a civil service worker. He also talks about how Executive Order 9066 impacted him and his…

Photograph of a piazza and church.

Portrait photograph of Paul William Nishimuta.

Photograph of a priest posing in front of buildings.

Photograph of a religious sculpture.

Photograph of a river and a bridge.

Foote discusses his experiences after the Gothic Line surrender: taking in German troops as prisoners of war (POWs); duties after European surrender. He gives particular detail on the various minefields he and his troop encountered. He also mentions…

Kimura discusses how both the Japanese citizenry and Nisei soldiers worked to make Occupied Japan successful. He talks about the value of Nisei and Kibei being participants. He also talks about the cultural resilience of Japan.

Moteki discusses his family and their history. He details about visiting Japan post-World War Two.

Robert Sato begins the interview talking about his family and how they came from Kagoshima prefecture in Japan and settled in Washington state. He gives more in depth background on his father and mother, telling of the discipline they had, the foods…

Photograph of a room interior with books and papers.

Photograph of a room interior with cots.

R. Honbo talks about his experiences and thoughts regarding race relations in American society. He shares his observations and feelings regarding African Americans and Caucasians. He also talks about his children's' interracial marriages, and the…

In this segment, Sadami "James" Okada begins by speaking about the pumping stations that he previously worked while growing up in Hawaii. After that, he recalls seeing a friend from Hawaii while serving overseas in New Guinea. For the remainder of…

Sakaye Aratani begins the interview by giving background information about her parents, and her childhood years growing up in Gardena and Los Angeles, California. Next, she describes life in Poston Concentration Camp and meeting, dating, marriage,…

Mr. Mitsui introduces himself, discusses his family's background, and describes his childhood growing up in the small mountain town of Skykomish, Washington. Mr. Mitsui describes his connection to the Japanese culture and the role that isolation…

Photograph of Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy.

Yokote begins the interview discussing what it was like to grow up in Placer County in California, which is a more rural area. His parents would come from Wakayama prefecture in Japan and settle there, having a small farm. After this, he discusses…

Photograph of snowy mountains and trees.

Photograph of a soldier posing by a Pegasus statue. May be the La Scuola di guerra aerea in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of soldiers and spectators watching a march.

Photograph of two soldiers in front of a building and Pegasus statue. May be the La Scuola di guerra aerea in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of spectators watching a march.

Photograph of a sports game on a field with spectators.

Photograph of a sports game on a field with spectators.

Photograph of a square building and street.

Photograph of a square building and street.

Photograph of a statue of a man.

Photograph of Palazzo Vecchio from the street in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of Palazzo Vecchio, framed by an arch, from the street in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of the Duomo and Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy from the street.

Photograph of a swimming pool and tennis courts, with mountains behind.

In this video clip, Tets Asato describes his Issei parents, growing up on a farm in El Monte, California, and growing up in a Japanese household. He talks about his childhood - friends, school, playing sports, etc. - and about his mother's passing.

Photograph of the Duomo and Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy.

During this portion of the interview, Thomas Haga talks about his experience moving to Arizona to be with his children. Next, we hear about the medals and honors that Thomas received in honor of his military service. From here, Thomas discusses the…

Thomas Takemoto was born in Waimea, Kauai, but moved to Honolulu, Hawaii at the age of 6. His parents were Japanese immigrants from Hiroshima, Japan, and became rice farmers on Kauai. When they moved to Honolulu, Thomas and his siblings helped their…

Photograph of three World War Two soldiers standing in front of a a Libreria Michelangelo storefront.

T. Ono discusses reflections on the Pearl Harbor attack and how it affected morale of the Japanese community in Hawaii. He shares his thoughts on: patriotism; military duty; and camaraderie. He also talks about the U.S. motivation on forming the…

In this segment, Tsuneo "Cappy" Harada discusses some memories and highlights from his work as a part of the Allied occupation forces in Japan in addition to his career as a sports executive. Harada also shares a message meant for future generations…

Photograph of two men posing on a balcony, with one in civilian clothes and one World War Two soldier.

Photograph of two men posing on a balcony, with one in civilian clothes and one World War Two soldier.

Photograph of two women posing in front of a car.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of a United States Army rest center.

Photograph of the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome, Italy.

Photograph of a building from a street.

Photograph of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Photograph of a view looking outside of a train window of snowy mountains and trees.

Oda discusses growing up in Portland, Oregon circa 1920-1940. He shares memories from youth and adolescence. Oda also talks about how his parents settled in Portland and his father's business dealings.

Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.

Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.