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Photograph of an aerial view of a complex with buildings and a park.

Photograph of an aerial view of a crowded street.

Photograph of an aerial view of a town in between snowy mountains.

Photograph of an aerial view of Florence, Italy, looking toward the Badia Fiorentina church tower and Palazzo del Bargello tower.

Photograph of a boy and girl posing outside.

Photograph of a boy and girl posing with a gun outside.

Photograph of a building with a Pegasus statue. May be the La Scuola di guerra aerea in Florence, Italy.

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

Photograph of a building with cars in front.

Photograph of a building with two signs reading "University Study Center" and "Scuola di applicazi...aeronautica...".

Photograph of buildings and ruins in Italy.

Photograph of buildings between snowy mountains.

Photograph of buildings in front of snowy mountains.

Photograph of a child holding plants on a street.

Photograph of a circular building.

Photograph of a circular building.

Photograph of two women posing outside by a building.

Senator Daniel Inouye describes how his parents and their families came from Japan to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. His parents were brought up very differently with his mother growing up an orphan within an adoptive Hawaiian Methodist…

Photograph of the David statue at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of a dog sitting outside.

Growing up, Don Seki attended Japanese language school and took Kendo classes. He talks about how he used to walk around barefoot all the time in Hawaii. After volunteering to join the U.S. Army, he was shipped to Camp Shelby for basic training. He…

Photograph of an empty tennis stadium.

Envelope from the War Department to Paul Nishimuta.

Photograph of the exterior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Photograph of the exterior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Photograph of a fountain in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Photograph of the Fountain of Neptune at Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy.

In this segment, Frank Kimura introduces himself and his hometown of Fresno. He also talks about his family and how his parents' had a difficult journey to the United States. As Kimura talks about his family and growing up on a farm, we learn he is…

General Orders from the Headquarters of the 92nd Infantry Division awarding a Silver Star, Soldier's Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, and Bronze Stars to various enlisted men, including a Bronze Star to Paul William Nishimuta.

In this video clip, Genro Kashiwa talks about his childhood. As the son of a Buddhist priest, he was responsible for completing various chores around the Buddhist temple and during services. He describes what it was like growing up in a traditional…

Fujimori discusses meeting his wife. He talks more about practicing Judo, and what it meant to be Japanese American. At the end of this section, he talks of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

G. Koshi discusses awards he received from the Japanese government for his work during the American occupation. He also talks about his life after military service, and returning to America. In addition, he talks about his children and descendants.

George Aratani continues his discussion on the keys to his business success, and then talks about the Military Intelligence Service Language School students. Next, he talks about his various philanthropic work in the Japanese American community.…

Left photograph: 1945. Baby Christine playing on her toy lawnmower on the lawn outside of what seems to be the Ushiyama family home; Right photograph: Betty against the side of brick building.

Photograph of a girl posing outside in front of a plant.

Photograph of a girl with a dog.

Photograph of a girl with a gun.

Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers marching.

Photograph of twelve World War Two soldiers posing outside.

Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers posing outside.

Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers sitting in a car.

Harry Akune describes how "victim mentality" affected his search for accounting positions after college. He describes what being American means to him and suggests all Japanese Americans need to embrace the rights of American citizenship. He…

During this portion of the interview, Henry Nakada offers details in regards to his military experience, namely, basic training and being transferred from Fort Sheridan to Camp Shelby. In addition, Henry discusses the tensions between Hawaiian and…

During this portion of the interview, Henry Nakada gives details regarding his brother's military experience and most importantly, how his mother dealt with having seven boys serving in the military. Next, Henry offers a great amount of detail…

In the first part of Herbert Yanamura's interview, he talks about growing up as a Nisei in the farming community of Kona, Hawaii, his father's emphasis on learning the Japanese language, and his pre-war life. Yanamura also recounts the bombing of…

Background of Hiro Nishimura's parents and growing up as a Japanese American and a Buddhist in Seattle, Washington.

Photograph of houses between snowy mountains.

Photograph of the interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

James Iso describes the values that he learned from his family, about the Japanese culture and traditions. He talks about the difference between Japanese American assimilation into American society compared to other Asian American cultures, and…

James Iso describes growing up as a Japanese American, and his experiences with racial discrimination. He recalls the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the effects it brought within his life and the community.

James McNaughton discusses the risks the Nisei took in fighting during WWII, and the advantages of having Nisei linguists during the occupation of Japan. Next, he describes researching information for his official history, and helping to research…

During this part of the interview; James Mitsumori picks up mid-story in regards to a correction to one of his previous statements about Japanese koseki tohon. In addition, James discusses his involvement in the community, as well as the start of…

John Togashi starts the interview by talking about his childhood in Modesto, California, and discusses his parents occupations. Next he talks about the tensions between Japan and the US before Pearl Harbor, and then the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lastly…

Kazuo Fujii begins the interview with background information on his family, and his early childhood being influenced by his primary school teachers. Next, he describes having to work hard on the family farm, and then taking it over after graduating…

Kazuo Komoto discusses his high school life in Japan and witnessing the increasing militarism of the Japanese society during the conflict in Manchuria. Next, he talks about not feeling attached to the Japanese society and wanting to return to the…

Kazuo Komoto talks about performing guard duty over an aircraft plant in California, and how a newspaper picture of Nisei's guarding the plant created some issues with the local community. Next, he discusses his transfer to Camp Savage and the…

Kazuo Yamaguchi was born and raised in New York. His father came to America from Japan to start a living. Kazuo mentions that his father was always homesick, and his fondest memory with him was singing Japanese folk songs. The reason how he and his…

Kazuo Yamaguchi describes the difference between the attitudes of East Coasters and West Coasters in regards to the term "shikata ga nai." He talks about the way he grew up influenced by the Asian American stereotype in school -- good student,…

Saiki discusses his experiences being a Hawaii Territorial Guard after Pearl Harbor attack and how he enlisted in the 442 Regiment after he declined joining the Varsity Victory Volunteers. He talks about how his family reacted to his enlisted. He…

Mitsunaga discusses his childhood growing up on a family-run dairy farm in Manoa Valley, Hawaii. He talks about farming and his adolescence. He also talks about his experiences being drafted before the Pearl Harbor attack and the U.S. military…

Photograph of a landscape with a town and mountains.

Letter from E. M. Almond, Major General, United States Army, to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, expressing appreciation for their part in the Fifth Army offensive. The offensive took place from March 26 to May 2, 1945 against the German Gothic Line…

Letter from J. E. Wood, Brigadier General, United States Army, to Paul Nishimuta, awarding him the Bronze Star. The letter describes Nishimuta's heroic achievement in action on April 21, 1945 in Italy.

Photograph of a man and a bride posing outside.

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

Photograph of a man in uniform standing in front of a door.

Photograph of a man posing by a boat on the beach.

Photograph of a man posing by a door.

Oda talks reflects on the totality of her Japanese ancestry and the race discrimination she endured in her youth. She also talks politics regarding America and East Asia. In addition, she talks about the legacy of World War 2.

Group photograph of four Japanese American young men laying out on the beach, with an amusement park located in the background. The amusement park is identified as being located in Long Beach, California. Bottom left photograph of Mary Yamamoto…

Top left photograph shows a Japanese American girl standing next to two snowmen. Top right and bottom left photographs depict a Japanese American girl, "Marty", in formal attire standing next to a brick building. Bottom right photograph is of three…

Photographs depict Japanese American women in formal attire. Captioned "Coeds."

George Shimizu standing outside of building at Dartmouth College.

Two Japanese American women in front of brick buildings and automobiles. Images depict a sense of travel or leisure.

Top left photograph of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu and friends at the beach. Top middle and right photograph depict three Japanese American women riding bicylces. Middle left photograph of young woman at the beach, and middle right photograph of Mary…

Taken at a dock at Lake Arrowhead. Shown are friends of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu, as well as her husband, George Shimizu (bottom right photograph).

Mary Yamamoto Shimizu depicted in all photographs on this album page. She is accompanied by a friend on the beach in the bottom right photograph.

Two of the three photographs depict Japanese American teenagers equipped in tennis gear. Bottom photograph of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu in the back of a truck at Heart Mountain incarceration camp.

Top left photograph of young man in military casuals, addressed to Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. Top right photograph of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. Bottom left photograph of Yamamoto Shimizu with three friends in Denver. Bottom right photograph of Yamamoto…

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu in front of her house.

Full-length portrait of Mary with an inscription, "To my darling" and "with all of my love, Mary." Additional caption on the page.

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu friends. Captions on the images of their names and salutation lines.

Photographs of friends of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu at an outing in Chicago.

Top and middle photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. Bottom two photographs are portraits of George Shimizu when he was stationed in Mindanao, Philippines during World War II.

Top two photographs taken at Smith College. Top left photograph is of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu with George Shimizu, and the top right photograph is of a Japanese American couple who are friends of Mary and George. Bottom two photographs are of George…

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. One photographs is missing from the page.

Top left photograph is missing from the page.

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu standing next to an automobile in Los Angeles.

Photograph of George Shimizu next to a record player.

Group photograph of George and Mary Yamamoto Shimizu with friends, Mary and Victor Abe.

Top left photograph of Japanese American girl, Tamaki, walking away from the camera in the city. Top right and bottom left photographs of a group of Japanese American girls in graduation cap and gown. Bottom right photograph of Japanese American…

First (top) three photographs taken at a beach in Santa Barbara. Bottom two photographs of "Treasure Island," one of a group of Japanese Americans aboard a boat, and the second photograph is a view of the boat on the lake, taken from the shore.

In this video clip, Mary Yamada shares some newspaper clippings about herself becoming the first Japanese American teacher eligible to teach at public schools. She also shares some photographs of herself in her Army Nurse's uniform, her…

"Masa" discusses his military training at Fort Hood (Texas) and how went to Europe. He shares his experiences in New York City for furlough before deployment. He also talks about his combat experiences in Europe and how his life fair after his…

Photograph of three men posing at the beach.

Photograph of four men with skis posing in front of a mountain.

Mr. Tsubota introduces himself and discusses his parents background and what brought them to settle in Kent, Washington. There was a strong Japanese community in Kent, and Mr. Tsubota talks about the various cultural activities his family took part…

Mitsugi Kasai describes growing up with his mother and stepfather in Idaho where he went to Japanese language school, played sports, earned money doing odd jobs.

Mitsuo Tominaga begins the interview by recounting his childhood experiences with family and school mates. Next he discusses his American identity growing up in a community that was mostly Caucasian. Lastly he talks about volunteering for the Army…

Mitsuo Tominaga describes his personal feelings about WWII and serving during the war. Next he recounts some post war racial discrimination and meeting family in Japan. Lastly he discusses the immigrant experience in America and the importance of…

Photograph of a mountain with snow.