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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, February 15, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Oct 11
Incarceration Facilities
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Bliss, Texas
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, part 3 of 5, February 15, 2010
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Yoshida, Ronald: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0996_03_Yoshida
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Yoshida discusses about his experiences in Kyoto and discusses Japanese culture. He details about traveling in Japan, writing father, and reflects on his military service. Yoshida also discusses about being discharged and gives advice future military occupations.
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:36:59
Language
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eng
Subject
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Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service
Identity and values--Family
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2010-02-15
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North Ridge, California
advice
friend
Kyoto
military service
post-war Japan
reflection
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, February 15, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Oct 11
Incarceration Facilities
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Bliss, Texas
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, part 2 of 5, February 15, 2010
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Yoshida, Ronald: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0996_02_Yoshida
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Yoshida discusses briefly about about his experiences with the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He details about what he saw in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Allied Occupation of Japan
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:10:22
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eng
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2010-02-15
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North Ridge, California
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
family
fire bomb
Kyoto
land reform
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
post-war Japan
Tokyo
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Tony Koura oral history interview, January 17, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jun 06
Incarceration Facilities
Minidoka Concentration Camp
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Tony Koura oral history interview, part 2 of 3, January 17, 2010
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Koura, Tony: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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2010OH0995_02_Koura
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Tony Koura goes to Manchuria to observe the mission of the repatriates returning to Japan. Tony says the repatriates are older men, women, and children who are malnourished. However, they are happy to be going to Japan.
Tony arrives back in Kyushu, Japan, after Manchuria. He visits several areas in Japan. He goes to Kyoto to see what Japan would look like pre-war. Kyoto is the only city not bombed during World War Two because there were no war industries, and Kyoto is not a military center.
In May 1946, one of the other interpreters visits his family in Hiroshima, and Tony goes with him. Tony describes the devastation of the atomic bomb. The hills are blackened, and all the buildings are destroyed. Tony says it is a sight you can never forget. Despite the destruction of Hiroshima, the locals are trying to survive. In contrast, Tokyo has a few standing buildings.
Tony is discharged from the Army in December 1946. He attends the University of Washington and joins the reserves to make extra money, and the Korean War starts. However, Tony is not called to active duty due to his classification. Tony graduates college in June and is hired to be an Air Force interrogator in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan has changed drastically change from 1946 to 1951. Almost all the damages from the bombing are repaired. With the Korean War happening, the American Army needs the assistance of Japan. Tony says Japan is a tremendous help with the Korean War. In Japan, Tony's job is to interrogate Japanese soldier prisoners from Siberia. The Japanese prisoners have all of the strategic intel from working in the area. The American air Forces is in dire need of this information because of the Cold War.
Tony is in Japan from 1951 to 1956. Tony is an interrogator until the Peace Treaty is signed. Afterward, he works on special projects such as invasion and escapes studies for aircrews as a Department of Air Force (DAF). Later, he becomes a historian at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces and documents current Air Force History.
Air Force
assignments
Atami
atomic bombing
Black Market
candy
cigarettes
civilian translator
civilian work
Communists
discharge
family
friends
girls
Higher education
Hiroshima
Hiroshima & Nagasaki
hot springs
interrogator
Japan
Japanese American soldier
Korean War
Kyoto
Manchuria
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
natives
Nisei soldiers
occupation
post war
Prisoners of War (POWs)
railroad
rebuild
reserve
Russia
Siberia
transportation
university
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Paul Bannai oral history interview, September 15, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/307-Bannai-Paul-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Jul 04
Location of Birth
Delta, Colorado
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Leyte Campaign
New Guinea Campaign
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Philippine Islands
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Paul Bannai oral history interview, part 3 of 8, September 15, 2002
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Bannai, Paul: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0307_03_Bannai
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When Paul Takao Bannai hears the news of Pearl Harbor on December 7, his reaction is to help and defend the United States. Paul's parents support him and encourage him to defend America. By joining the 442nd and serving with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS), Paul shows his patriotism and loyalty to the United States.
After training, Paul goes overseas. In New Guinea, Paul and fifteen Nisei MP and set up a POW camp. His job is to interview the POWs. The next step for General MacArthur is to set up the next landing spot in the Philippines.
General MacArthur's next landing is Leyte Islands. Paul and the MP set up the POW camp for interrogation. Paul recalls the capture of a Japanese sergeant, and he gives the locations of the cannons fired at night. Besides the POWs intel, Paul's team gets the radio signal of the Japanese soldiers and hears their conversations. Paul recalls the Japanese Navy attack and saving the Japanese soldiers from the ship.
Later, Paul receives orders to go to Australia and join the Australian Army unit for translation. Paul and the Australian Army travel to Borneo because there are still many Japanese troops in that area. Paul remembers a case of interrogating a Japanese soldier in the hospital who is a Nisei drafted into the Japanese Army.
In Borneo, there are snipers, and Paul is assigned guards for protection. One of Paul's guards is shot by a sniper, and he tries to save him. Paul is awarded a medal from the Australian government. However, that medal is only awarded to Australian soldiers, and Paul returns the medal.
Paul stays in Borneo to assist with the surrendering ceremonies. After the surrender ceremonies, Paul goes to Manila, Philippines, but his unit leaves for Tokyo, Japan. Before going to Tokyo, Paul flies to Okinawa with other soldiers to help them with trade translations. In Tokyo, Paul learns he is promoted to second lieutenant if he serves during the occupation forces. However, Paul turns down his commission. Paul recalls visiting Kyoto to visit relatives.
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section
Australia
Australian Army
cannon
cigarettes
comfort girls
December 7th
General MacArthur
grenade
interrogate
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese soldiers
Killed in Action (KIA)
Kyoto
Manila
Manzanar
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
New Guinea
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
Pacific Theater
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
POW camps
Prisoners of War (POWs)
snipers
surrender
swords
troops
uniform
wounded
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, April 26, 2011
Oral History
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Location of Birth
Pacific Grove, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Camp Roberts, California
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, part 2 of 2, April 26, 2011
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Ichiuji, Paul: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1042_02_Ichiuji
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During the occupation of Japan, Paul Ichiuji worked for the CIC to gather information. Paul got information from the butokai and couriers. Although Paul’s Japanese was not that proficient, he knew important words to communicate with the butokai. There was no interpreter used between Paul and the butokai because the butokai did not want to get caught.
Paul knew the butokai was a good informant because he was carrying directives from the regional area. The directives were on paper and there was not too much conversation. After meeting with his informants, he would give them a good meal and a payoff. The money to pay off the informants came from selling on the Black Market. Paul remembers his unit being investigated and cleared of the accusations.
In Mie-ken where Paul was stationed, there was no undercover or stealthy investigative work. Everyone knew Paul and what he was doing for the CIC. He recalls attending May Day and observing the demonstration. Paul enjoyed his work and when he had time he traveled around Japan. Paul saw the suffering of the locals. There were homelessness and food shortages.
The Niseis stationed in Japan during the occupation treated the locals well and sympathized with their situation. Overall the occupation helped Japan democratize and rebuild the country.
After Paul's service, he remains active and participated with
pilgrimages for his chapters.
Black Market
CIC
commanding officers
Communism
Communists
courier
demonstrations
devastation
flattened
food shortages
headquarters
homeless
informants
interrogation
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese language
Kyoto
living conditions
Manchuria
natives
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
occupation
Prisoners of War (POWs)
repatriation
Tokyo
travel
World War Two
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Tsunetake Nishibayashi oral history interview, October 11, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1018-Nishibayoshi-Tsunetake-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 May 16
Location of Birth
Puukolii (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Tsunetake Nishibayashi oral history interview, part 2 of 2, October 11, 2010
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Nishibayashi, Tsunetake: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1018_02_Nishibayashi
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An account of the resource
Nishibayashi continues his recollection of his language training at Presidio and his thoughts about what to expect in an occupation. While shipping to Yokohama, he would enjoy a furlough in Hawaii before getting into Japan to begin his time there. When arriving, he would head first to Camp Zama and notice the Japanese civilians buying cigarettes from the soldiers right out of the train. He would arrive in Tokyo and begin to explore, even making friendships with civilians. After about a month, he would get his first assignment in Sendai, translating for the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC). He would work there for over five years, translating documents and other occupational assignments, until he began another stint, which he is unable to speak about. He would revisit Sendai later, and would also end up meeting his wife there.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:56:06
Language
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eng
Date
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2010 October 11
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Honolulu, Hawaii
assignment
author
Black Market
Camp Zama
cigarettes
Communists
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
family
friendship
furlough
Ginza
golf
Japan
Japanese civilians
Kyoto
language training
marriage
Maui
NYK Building
Occupation of Japan
Presidio
propaganda
Sendai
Tokyo
translating
translator
writing
Yokohama
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Masashi Uriu oral history interview, November 19, 2005
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/633-Uriu-Masashi-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jan 21
Location of Birth
San Jose, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Mush
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Camp Ritchie, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Masashi Uriu oral history interview, part 3 of 4, November 19, 2005
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Uriu, Masashi: narrator
Yamagami, Don: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Toyota: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0633_03_Uriu
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An account of the resource
Uriu talks about his siblings including the death of one of his brothers; and life while in Japan including staying in Kyoto and working on copying documents in Tokyo. He then talks about the food and civilians in Japan, sightseeing, traveling to Japan, and his experiences in Honolulu and Guam. Next, Uriu talks about getting discharged and returning to the United States by boat; and attending college and medical school. Lastly, Uriu talks about opening a medical office and meeting his first wife.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:26:59
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 July 19
death
Guam
Honolulu
Kyoto
medical profession
siblings
sightseeing
traveling
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Philip Kenzo Kurokawa oral history interview, September 25, 2006
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/727-Kurokawa-Philip-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1931 Feb 10
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Phil
Sarge
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Philip Kenzo Kurokawa oral history interview, part 1 of 3, September 25, 2006
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Kurokawa, Philip Kenzo: narrator
Garvey, John: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0727_01_Kurokawa
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Kurokawa begins the interview speaking about his family background. He would grow up first in Hawaii, and then around the age of 5, move to Kyoto, Japan. There, he became immersed in the Japanese culture and began to lose his English, so his parents sent him to a Canadian school. Next, he talks about the Pearl Harbor attacks and his recollection during the war period, including an attempt to ship back to the United States that was blocked by the Japanese Army. He speaks about his experiences in Tokyo, seeing it get leveled as incendiary bombs engulfed homes and food rations were so scarce that the only meats given were those of dog or cat.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Japan--Pre-World War II
Japan--During World War II
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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1:00:36
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 September 25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Cable Act
Chiba prefecture
Emperor Hirohito
food rations
Hawaii
Hawaii Friend Peace Mission
Honolulu
incendiary bomb
Japan
kendo
Kyoto
magnesium bombs
McKinley High School
Pearl Harbor
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dutch
propaganda
renunciation of citizenship