Minoru Shinmoto oral history interview, part 4 of 6, January 22, 2005
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Shinmoto discusses moving to Burlington, Iowa due to the efforts of War Relocation Authority. His family also moves to Iowa and helps at the Hotel to get away from poor living conditions. At Gila River, Shinmoto recalls taking the loyal questionnaire and describes the meaning of American citizenship. Shinmoto's older brother is born in Japan and is an Alien. However, Shinmoto and his second brother are American citizens. Both of them are drafted into service. Shinmoto goes to basic training and language school for the Military Intelligence Service. On his leaving orders he finds out the war is ending. When going overseas for occupation, Shinmoto and his second Brother are on the same ship going to Manila.
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0:27:04
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2005OH0522_04_Shinmoto
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/522-Shinmoto-Minoru-4.m4v
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1925 Jun 30
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Shinmoto, Minoru: narrator, Hawkins, Richard: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Minoru Shinmoto oral history interview, part 4 of 6, January 22, 2005,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 25, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051055.