Veterans' organizations

Serving in the U.S. military during World War II despite the incarceration was a defining experience for many Nisei (second-generation Japanese American) men. Even as their members age, Nisei veterans' organizations continue to be active community groups.

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vh Louise Kashino Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-31-25)

Beginnings of the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Women's Auxiliary

For the first hour of this interview, an additional camera crew from KCTS Television was also present.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-31-25/

vh Art Abe Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-206-28)

Joining the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, remodeling their original clubhouse

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-206-28/

vh Masao Watanabe Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-103-44)

Forming the Nisei Veterans Committee in recognition of unique wartime experiences

At the time this interview was taped, Mr. Watanabe was recovering from a recent series of cancer treatments.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-103-44/

vh Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-9-23)

The Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, beginnings and background

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-9-23/

vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-185-36)

Involvement with the Nisei Veterans Committee newsletter for thirty years

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-185-36/

vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 35 (ddr-densho-1000-185-35)

Obtaining facility for the Nisei Veterans Committee

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vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 34 (ddr-densho-1000-185-34)

Formation of the Nisei Veterans Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-185-34/

vh Paul Bannai Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-150-10)

Working on projects to recognize wartime experiences of Nisei veterans and Japanese Americans

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-150-10/

vh Toshikazu "Tosh" Okamoto II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-248-22)

Becoming involved with Seattle's Nisei Veterans Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-248-22/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VII Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-7-13)

The 442nd Veterans Club's activities

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-7-13/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1022-6-9)

Forming a veterans club right after the war

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vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1022-6-10)

The establishment of Club 100

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vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1022-6-12)

Sponsoring a sumo tournament

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vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-6-13)

The activities of the 442nd Veterans Club

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vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1022-6-11)

Playing a modified version of bingo to skirt gambling rules

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vh Stanley N. Shikuma Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-520-10)

Getting involved with the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-520-10/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 28 (April 6, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-195)

"Ex-Seattleite, Now Spokane Farmer Heads for Japan via Airplane" (p. 1), "Evacuation Claims Queries, Replies" (p. 1), ""Army Day' in Our City to be Saturday, April 9; Military Display Booked" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-195/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 38 (June 3, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-26)

"Lest We Forget : The GI's Who Didn't Come Back " (p. 1), "Hears Pleas for Claims Board Bill" (p. 1),"MISLS to Send Teams East" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-26/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 41 (May 21, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-208)

"B.C. Union Resolves Not to Oppose to Japanese Getting Fish Licenses" (p. 1), "Local Community Will Pay Tribute to GI Dead May 30" (p. 1),

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-208/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 47 (July 8, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-35)

"Fights Use of Japanese in Job Classification" (p. 1), "ADC Receives New Version of H.R. 3999" (p. 1), "NVC Supports Measure on Citizenship" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-35/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 70 (September 26, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-57)

"Canadian Minister of Justice Ilsley Discloses Broadening of Terms of Reference on Japanese Evacuee Claims" (p. 1), "VFW Assists Vets Seeking Claims Data" (p. 1), "ADC to Enter Cases Linking Covenant Club" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-57/

img 442nd Veteran's Post No. 9416 (ddr-densho-162-4)

Included in photo: Hersh Aramaki, Bill Shimizu, Jeri Tsuyuki, Ted Yamashita, Wallace Doi, Seiko Arakaki, Tomi Nakano, Lyle Kurisaki, Jr.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-4/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 97 (December 3, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-234)

"JACL to Submit Memo to U.S. on Claims Matter" (p. 1), "Wash. State Bonus Queries Clarified" (p. 1), "If You Have Any Evacuation Claims, File Before Jan. 2, ADC Suggests" (p. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-234/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 44 (June 1, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-211)

"Text of Col. Hanley Talk" (p. 1), "Nisei Vets Win Plaudits as They March in Parade" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-211/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 29 (April 9, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-196)

"Issei, Nisei May Get Claims Forms for Lost or Damaged Articles" (p. 1), "Bill Gives Atty. - Gen More Power" (p. 1), "Shaft Honors War Dead of This Area" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-196/