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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Veterans' organizations
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Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1022-6-9)
Forming a veterans club right after the war
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Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-6-13)
The activities of the 442nd Veterans Club
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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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Katsugo Miho Interview VII Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-7-13)
The 442nd Veterans Club's activities
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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.
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Art Abe Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-206-28)
Joining the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, remodeling their original clubhouse
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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.
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Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-9-23)
The Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, beginnings and background
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Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-185-36)
Involvement with the Nisei Veterans Committee newsletter for thirty years
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Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 35 (ddr-densho-1000-185-35)
Obtaining facility for the Nisei Veterans Committee
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Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 34 (ddr-densho-1000-185-34)
Formation of the Nisei Veterans Committee
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Paul Bannai Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-150-10)
Working on projects to recognize wartime experiences of Nisei veterans and Japanese Americans
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Toshikazu "Tosh" Okamoto II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-248-22)
Becoming involved with Seattle's Nisei Veterans Committee
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Stanley N. Shikuma Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-520-10)
Getting involved with the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee
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Nisei Veterans Reunion Committee (ddr-densho-114-13)
Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee 1964 Reunion Committee. The photograph was taken at the Nisei Veterans Committee Hall in Seattle, Washington.
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Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-578)
This funeral service was held at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
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Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-204)
These women are selling sushi at the bazaar.
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Visit from Senator Daniel Inouye (ddr-densho-114-362)
This photo was taken at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-613)
Gold Star parents attending the service at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
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Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-742)
This memorial service took place at the Public Safety Building in Seattle as part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion.
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National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-382)
Dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel as part of the reunion main banquet.
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Crowning of the Reunion Queen (ddr-densho-114-405)
Shiro Kashino is crowning the Reunion Queen as part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion festivities.