Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Social activities]]> Kawahara, Takashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-04-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
In Japan, Hershey's father was drafted into the Japanese Military. Three years later, Hershey's parents returned to the United States. Hershey's parents settled in Gallup in 1906.

Hershey lost his mother when he was eleven years old, and his father had to raise seven children alone. His father was very strict and ran a restaurant called Ok Cafe.

Hershey's father instilled in him to be a good person and citizen. When the children were not in school, they helped at the restaurant. Hershey, favorite memory was a family gathering and eating Japanese food. Hershey loved sushi the most.

Hershey’s favorite childhood activities were hanging out with his friends, boxing, fishing, hunting, and bowling. At 14 years old, Hershey’s father bought him a car.

Growing up in Gallup, the community was diverse. He was aware of his Japanese ancestry and did not feel different from his peers. In the Army, Hershey made many good friends too.]]>
Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator]]> Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-07-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
Identity and values]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Archilla, Eliel: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas]]> Education]]> World War II--Military service]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Volcano and Ryukyus Islands Campaign--Iwo Jima]]> Tso, Samuel: narrator]]> Iketani, Todd: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-05-16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Windrock, Arizona]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Child rearing]]> Festivals, celebrations, and holidays]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> Herzig-Yoshinaga, Aiko: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 March 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrence, California ]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Kanegai, Yoshio George: narrator]]> Yamada, Gayle: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-04-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Child rearing]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii ]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Minidoka]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> Hinatsu, Shig: narrator ]]> Okura, J: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 February 14 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Social activities]]> Matsumoto, Clarence: narrator ]]> Nisei Memorial Veteran Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Memorial Veteran Center]]> 1995 April 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii ]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Kubota, Toshio: narrator ]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1997 October 13]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> Identity and values]]> Military service]]> Nishihara, Edward: narrator ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center ]]> 1995 June 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii, Maui]]> Education--Japanese language schools]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> Military service--Pre-World War II service]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Kamishita, Seiso: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-10-07]]> eng]]> cpe]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education--Primary education]]> Identity and values]]> Kamishita, Seiso: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-10-07]]> eng]]> cpe]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> Military service]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> World War II--Military personnel--Women's Army Corps]]> World War II--Women]]> Kato, Sue: narrator]]> Akahoshi, C.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006-06-17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Canyon Lake, California]]> Military service]]> World War II--France]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Forest warfare]]> Estes, Bruce: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2009-11-01]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Houston, Texas]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Industry and employment--Hotel industry]]> Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Rohwer]]> Saiki, Barry: narrator]]> Swee, Roger: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005-05-01]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Rancho Cordova, California]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> Race--Discrimination]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Mitsui, Sam: narrator]]> Okinaka, Bob: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 July 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Granada (Amache) Amache, Colorado]]> Military service--Post-World War II service]]> Social activities]]> Nishijima, Ronald: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 August 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Salt Lake City, Utah ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Matsuda, Irvin: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008-07-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Golden, Colorado ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> Yamamoto, Jun: narrator]]> Tsukiyama, Ted: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 June 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]> Military service]]> Religion and churches]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Veterans]]> World War II--France]]> Black, Millard: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001-01-20]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Kuida, Hiroshi: narrator]]> Sueki, Lisa: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2010 June 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Topaz (Central Utah)]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Tanforan]]> Yoshida, Ronald: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2010-02-15]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> North Ridge, California]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kobashigawa, Yeiki: narrator]]> Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]>
Ray attended Coronado High School and got good grades. He credits his education in Japan for doing well in high school. In addition to Ray's academic studies, he was elected student body treasurer and ran track. Ray was popular with his peers and had many friends.

On December 7, 1941, Ray's life changed when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Many of Ray's friends treated him differently at school, and Ray was forcibly removed to Santa Anita Assembly Center and then to Poston, AZ.

Ray relocated alone because his father was in Crystal City, Texas, and his older brother volunteered for the Army in 1942. Life in the camp was tough, and Ray had to care for himself.

Ray graduated from high school in the camp and left Poston to work in Chicago, IL. Soon after, he found a better job working as a bookkeeper. Ray saved enough money to attend the University of Minnesota, and when his finances ran low, he volunteered for the Army.

Ray started his career as an auditor working in Japan at the Civil Censorship Detachment (CCD) during the occupation. Next, he was a translator in Tokyo civil service and Okinawa civil service. Ray's second time in Japan was with the Air Force Audit Agency and working around Asia. When Ray retired, Northrop offered him a job and traveled to Korea, Saudi Arabia, and various states in the United States for auditing.

In Ray's retirement years, he enjoys playing golf and going on cruises. Ray has been married to the love of his life for 57 years and has three children and three grandchildren. Ray hopes his grandchildren have a good education and a job they enjoy. For the future of America, he hopes there are no more wars.]]>
Mayeda, Ray: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

In the United States, Ray's father was a successful farmer until the Great Depression. His parents taught him to work hard, be honest, and do well in school. Besides working on the farm, Ray went to school. He got good grades and participated in clubs and sports.

When World War Two ended, Ray went to Japan for the occupation. He discusses his thoughts on Nisei's contributions and the rebuilding of Japan.
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Mayeda, Ray: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

As a child, Ray lived in Japan for a few years after his mother passed away. He learned how to speak and about Japanese culture in his formative years. In 1947, Ray went to Military Intelligence Service Language School for six months.

After completing the Military Intelligence Language School, Ray went to the occupation in Japan and landed in Yokohama. He went to Camp Zama and then to Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS). Ray waited for a month at ATIS to get his permanent assignment before going to Maizuru.

In Maizuru, Ray interpreted for the doctor and translated documents the POWs wrote. When he was not working, he made friends and traveled. Ray also visited his uncle who was a famous photographer.

After Maizuru, Ray went to Mie-ken on a four-month temporary duty assignment. His duty was to surveillance the black market activities on staple foods. Ray was an interpreter and translated when the Japanese police spoke to the locals. He was the backup for the Japanese police.
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Mayeda, Ray: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
Jumpei grows up in Montebello and helps his father with farming. Jumpei's favorite sport is baseball. He has one sister, Chizuko, and one brother, Kay.

Jumpei discusses his school years from attending Laguna Elementary School in Montebello, high school, and Japanese Language School. His favorite activity at school is sports, especially baseball. During his free time, he rides his bike, goes hiking, and participates in Boy Scouts. On Sundays, he attends Christian Church in Montebello.

In 1939, he graduated high school and continued to help his father with farming. Jumpei recalls the Pearl Harbor aftermath. Jumpei's family goes to Santa Anita Assembly Center when evacuation orders are announced. After six months, Jumpei goes to Detroit, MI, for work, and then he is drafted into the Army.

After basic training, Jumpei goes overseas to Europe. He is assigned to Company D, Heavy Weapons. He shares a story of how his Squad Leader keeps the unit safe from the German soldiers.

When the war ends, Jumpei stays in Italy for three months before returning back to the United States. He goes to Chicago to reunite with his parents. Post-war, Jumpei looks for mechanic work.





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Mine, Jumpei: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Identity and values--Family]]> Race--Race relations]]> Education]]> Child rearing]]> Kawakami, Jack: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008-11-20]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Glenview, Chicago]]> Military service]]> World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Hayashi, Shizuya: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Education--Primary education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Social activities]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Arrests, searches, and seizures]]> Harada, Hideo: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Ontario, Oregon ]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> Azumano, George: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008-09-09]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon]]> Child rearing]]> Identity and values--Issei]]> Community activities]]> Azumano, George: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008-09-09]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Fort Snelling]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Takeuchi, Hideo: narrator]]> Tanabe, J.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 April 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Kaseguma, Paul Shigeki: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-11-15]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Bellevue, Washington ]]>
Later, Ko's father goes to Japan to get married and returns to the United States. Ko recalls his childhood in Los Angeles, CA. Ko's home life is minimalistic and his parent works hard to provide for their three children (Ko, Chiko, and Akira). Ko describes his father as the disciplinarian and his mother as nurturing. They are very proud of their children.

The success of Sameshima's produce market allows the family to travel to Japan during the Great Depression. For six months the Sameshima family live in Japan. Ko shares his experience of attending a Japanese School.

After returning from Japan, Ko's parents restart their produce market. Ko describes the Crenshaw district during that period. ]]>
Sameshima, Ko Stanley: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>
Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Child rearing]]> Social activities]]> Kawamoto, Casey: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-10-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Tiburon, California]]> Identity and values]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting]]> Ishikawa, Lawrence, narrator]]> Kakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Industry and employment]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--France]]> Momoda, Shigeru Gerald: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]>
The journey being when Janet watches a television special on the 442nd. After researching, Janet corresponds with a Nisei veteran, and Janet's thank you letter becomes published.

On a holiday trip, the Hardwick sisters visit the Japanese American Memorial in Washington D.C. and leave a photo of their father with a thank you note. This gesture opens the door to networking with more Nisei veterans and learning about the Nisei legacy. Furthermore, an invite to the 442nd reunion.

Although Janet and Susan's father did not discuss his wartime experience much, he did express his gratitude and admiration for the 442nd. He says the 442nd are the only ones who can get the job done and rescued the Lost Battalion.

Janet and Susan talk about sharing the history of the Japanese Americans with their family and future generations. The heroic actions of the 442nd save their father's life and gave them valuable time together before his passing.]]>
Brown, Janet: narrator]]> Hardwick, Susan: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Identity and values]]> Industry and employment]]> Education]]> World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting]]> Oshiro, Joseph Seichi: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--France]]> Airheart, Gene: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Wilson, Jack Wayne: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas ]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--France]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> Wilson, Jack Wayne: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-07-09]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> ]]> Fujimoto, Robert: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 March 31]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu. Hawaii]]> Social activities]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values]]> Hirayama, Fred: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 March 31 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii ]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Social activities]]> Hirayama, Fred: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 March 31]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Volcano and Ryukyus Islands Campaign--Iwo Jima]]> Harada, Joe: narrator]]> Harada, Yukino: narrator]]> Yee, Govan: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 February 23]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Festivals, celebrations, and holidays]]> Iwataki, Kuwashi: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 February 23]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Tsuneishi, Noel: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 February 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Takayama, Shigeo: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 January 26 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Fujimoto, Mitsusuke: narrator]]> Okinaka, Bobby: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 January 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service]]> Education]]> Ikeda, Fumio Ike: narrator]]> Yee, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 November 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Fresno, California ]]> Education]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Kon, Hideo: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 23]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Heart Mountain]]> Shimoyama, Isao: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 September 15]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrence, California ]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Granada (Amache) Amache, Colorado]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Santa Anita]]> World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting]]> Yoshida, Masaru Frank: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-18-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)]]> Uchima, Ansho: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-06-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Education]]> Identity and values]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Kaneshiro, Isamu Ralph: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-07-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Tsubota, Minoru: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 July 27]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington ]]> Education--Secondary education]]> Education--Public schools]]> Race--Discrimination]]> Nishimura, Hiro: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-07-26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington]]> Education]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values--Issei]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Race--Race relations]]> Kawamoto, Noboru: narrator]]> Miyamoto, P.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 June 28]]> eng]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Social activities]]> Shiozaki, Masaru: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> He details about Pearl Harbor and its aftermath. Tamahiro also discusses about photography, joining the Army, going to the Mainland, and experiences at Camp Shelby.]]> Tamashiro, Minoru: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-06-27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japan]]> Education]]> Identity and values]]> Nukuto, Tadashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Kurata, Joseph: narrator]]> Okinaka, Bobby: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 May 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Fransisco, California]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Religion and churches]]> Uratsu, Tetsushi Marvin: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-05-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Fransisco, California]]> Child rearing]]> Social activities--Sports]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Uratsu, Tetsushi Marvin: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-05-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Fransisco, California]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Miyamoto, Kenso: narrator]]> Shoho, Stephanie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 April 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Merced, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Child rearing]]> Kaji, Bruce: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 April 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values]]> Horino, Kiyoshi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 April 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Social activities]]> Industry and employment]]> Horino, Kiyoshi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 April 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]>
Janet recalls her grandparents Kametaro and Nawa Munemori. Janet has a close relationship with her grandmother and admires her.

In December 1940, Janet's family travels to Japan because her father's mother and brother are ill. Janet stays in Japan for seven years. The war starts in 1941, and her father is drafted into the Japanese Military. Later serves as an interpreter for the Australian Forces during the occupation.

Janet recalls the day the atomic bomb is dropped in Hiroshima, and the war ends. Janice says her mother does not talk about wartime. However, she learns about the Japanese American experience in high school.
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Nakakihara, Janet: narrator]]> Trubitt, Janice: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Charley has seven siblings. He describes life going up on a plantation. When Pearl Harbor is bombed, he discusses the restrictions and rations that occur. After high school, Charley volunteers for the 442nd and enlisted at Schofield Barracks. His three other brothers also join the service later. ]]>
Ijima, Charles Toyoji: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> Social activities]]> Industry and employment--Small business]]> Oda, William: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-03-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Child rearing--moral education]]> World War II--Women--Japan]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Uchida, Ethel: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2011-02-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Child rearing]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Taketa, George: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 March 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]> Social activities]]> Education]]> Identity and values]]> Mukai, George: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-03-01]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Social activities]]> Education]]>
Miya's Issei parents originally settles in Utah and runs a Japanese grocery and a billiard hall. Later the family moves to Long Beach, California to work at a produce stand at a food chain call Economy Market. He recalls attending primary school and Japanese School with little free time to play. Eventually Miya's family move back to Utah to help a relative with the farm after his grammar school years. When the war broke out, his family decides to stay in Utah.

In Utah, Miya starts Davis High School and his favorite subjects are chemistry, science and wood shops. During High School, he would would also work and help on the farm. When time permits, Miya is able to participate in a Japanese Baseball League. After High School, he is unable to attend college because of racism and discrimination. ]]>
Miya, Ken: narrator]]> Hashimoto, Leiton: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 23]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]>

Tommy is the oldest of the children. He has a sister and two brothers. Tommy's first childhood home is on a farm. Growing up, he helps his father on the farm. If Tommy has free time, he hangs out with his friends and goes to the skating ring and movies.

Tommy recalls his school years and being the teachers' favorite student. Besides attending primary school, he goes to Japanese language school. After graduating high school in 1939, Tommy worked on a farm other than his family farm to earn money. Tommy also works at a home appliance store in Gardena, CA, as a delivery man.

On December 7, 1941, Tommy hears the news about Pearl Harbor while eating breakfast at his regular restaurant. He does not experience discrimination. Growing up, Tommy does not experience discrimination either. He says he feels the same as everyone since he was born and raised in the United States.

Tommy recalls the evacuation notices and preparing to go to Santa Anita Assembly Center. He describes the living conditions and feeling degraded. Tommy says there is nothing you can do but accept the situation, shikata ga nai.


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Mayekawa, Tommy: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Hamada, William Yoshimi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 April 07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Identity and values]]> Industry and employment--Fishing and canneries]]> Child rearing]]> Hattori, Roy: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2011-26-04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Monterey, California]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Education]]> Japan]]> Yamasaki, James: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2010-04-26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater]]> Yamada, Tsutomu: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2011 February 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> Identity and values]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Medals]]> Moto, Violet: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2011 February 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii ]]> Education]]> Child rearing]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> Moto, Brian: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2011 February 26 ]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii ]]> Education--Japan]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> Identity and values]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service--Linguists]]> Fukushima, Jun: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2009 April 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Education]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> ]]> Doi, Isao: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2010 October 20]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Hara, Tadayoshi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2010 October 15]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> Suehiro, Goichi: narrator]]> Leivici, Joanne: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 April 04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Education]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Military service]]> Yokoi, Feb: narrator]]> Tanaka, Diane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> California]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> Tojo, Tadashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 21]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Tojo, Tadashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 21 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Yokoyama, Masayoshi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Child rearing]]> Yokoyama, Masayoshi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 21 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education--Japanese language schools]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Miho, Katsugo: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 20 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Identity and values]]> Social activities]]> Matsuo, Franz Shiro: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]>