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Photograph of World War Two soldier and two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside by a building.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women in a rowboat on a lake.

Photograph of two women and three children posing in beach chairs.

Photograph of a woman with a purse posing outside.

Photograph of a woman walking in a park.

Photograph of a woman posing outside.

Photograph of a woman posing outside.

Photograph of a woman posing next to a building.

Photograph of a woman posing inside.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a Teatro Verdi poster.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a car.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a car.

Photograph of a woman in profile, looking to the side.

Photograph of a woman in a car.

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

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

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

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

Photograph of a building from a street.

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

Photograph of a United States Army rest center.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing in front of a car.

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.

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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 a swimming pool and tennis courts, with mountains behind.

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

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

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

Photograph of a statue of a man.

Photograph of a square building and street.

Photograph of a square building and street.

Photograph of a sports game on a field with spectators.

Photograph of a sports game on a field with spectators.

Photograph of 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 soldiers and spectators watching a march.

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

Photograph of snowy mountains and trees.

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 Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy.

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Photograph of a room interior with cots.

Photograph of a room interior with books and papers.

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…

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

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.

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…

Photograph of a river and a bridge.

Photograph of a religious sculpture.

Photograph of a priest posing in front of buildings.

Portrait photograph of Paul William Nishimuta.

Photograph of a piazza and church.

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 people outside near cars and a carriage.

Photograph of people by a body of water

Photograph of people and boats at the beach.

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

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta skiing.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta sitting on a cot.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing with children outside.

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

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside by water.

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 on a statue.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of stairs.

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 by water.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing by a stadium bench.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing at the beach.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta lying down in bed.

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 holding ice skates outside.

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

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

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

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a woman.

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 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.

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

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