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.

Military service (223)
Veterans' organizations (705)

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

Art Abe Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-206-28)
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Joining the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, remodeling their original clubhouse
Masao Watanabe Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-103-44)
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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.

Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-9-23)
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The Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, beginnings and background
Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-185-36)
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Involvement with the Nisei Veterans Committee newsletter for thirty years
Paul Bannai Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-150-10)
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Working on projects to recognize wartime experiences of Nisei veterans and Japanese Americans
Nisei Veterans Reunion Committee (ddr-densho-114-13)
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Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee 1964 Reunion Committee. The photograph was taken at the Nisei Veterans Committee Hall in Seattle, Washington.
Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-578)
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This funeral service was held at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Visit from Senator Daniel Inouye (ddr-densho-114-362)
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This photo was taken at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-613)
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Gold Star parents attending the service at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-742)
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This memorial service took place at the Public Safety Building in Seattle as part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion.
National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-382)
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Dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel as part of the reunion main banquet.
Crowning of the Reunion Queen (ddr-densho-114-405)
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Shiro Kashino is crowning the Reunion Queen as part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion festivities.
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