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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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 24 (April 1, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-10)

"Nisei Vets Will Choose Officers Fri." (p. 1), "Seek MILS Men" (p. 1), "Urge Repeal in U.S. of Alien Status" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-10/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 52 (June 29, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-219)

"Pvt. Kawaguchi Rites Friday" (p. 1), "Symington, Air Force Aide, Will Speak at Americanism Rites During Fourth Fete" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-219/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 42 (May 25, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-209)

"NLRB Turns Down Petition by Two AFL Unions for Vote Among Alaska Cannery Men" (p. 1), "Honors to GI Dead and Dedication of Monument Set" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-209/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 80 (October 7, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-248)

"Canadian Japanese Unit Submits Eight-Point Proposal Calling for More Funds for Wartime Evacuees" (p. 1), "Memorial Monument in Rose City will Salute 14 Nisei GI War Dead; Dedication Rites to be Oct. 30" (p. 1), "M. Masaoka is "Nisei of Year' at JACL Confab" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-248/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 101 (December 8, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-162)

"Japanese in Tokyo Would Have to Pay 3,000 Yen for CARE Food Package" (p. 1), "Yothers of VFW Will Speak at Joint Rites on Saturday for Six Seattle War Heroes" (p. 1), "Claims Queries and Replies" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-162/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 86 (October 28, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-251)

"Portland to Dedicate Nisei War Memorial Monument at Rites Sunday" (p. 1), "Truman Points to Flaws in McCarran Bill" (p. 1), ""Clean' Naturalization Measure Sought" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-251/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 53 (June 23, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-121)

"Community Honors Nisei War Dead. Fitting Memorial Services Pay Tribute to First Eight in Area; 1,000 Gather in First Methodist" (pg. 1), "Red Cross Pleads for More Aid to Assist Vanport Victims" (pg. 3), "Evacuation Claims Bill Needs Only President's Signature" (pg. 3), "D.C. Responds to Flood Plea" (pg. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-121/

img Reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-4)

General David A. Bramlett, a keynote speaker at the reunion of Nisei veterans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-4/

img Memorial service, reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-2)

This service took place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-2/

img Reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-1)

Left to right: Debbie McQuilken, Senator Daniel Inouye, and General David A. Bramlett. The two men on the left are unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-1/

img Memorial service, reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-3)

Grandchildren of Nisei veterans of World War II stand at this memorial service, which took place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-3/

img Nisei veterans reunion (ddr-densho-8-5)

This Nisei veteran reunion took place over Independence Day weekend. Shown here is keynote speaker, Four Star General Eric Shinseki.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-5/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 24 (June 14, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-24)

Select article titles: "Senate Approves Amended Appropriations Bill for Payment of Evacuation Claims; In House-Senate Confab" (p. 1); "Judge Aiso Offers To Serve as Defense Counsel For Cpl. Girard" (p. 1); "Administrative funds for claims approved" (p. 1); "Oscar Hammerstein, II, in plea for half American orphans in Far East" (p. 1); "Brush painting show on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-24/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No. 22 (May 27, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-22)

Select article titles: "JACL wreath at Unknown Soldier Tomb to be laid" (p.1); "CCDC joins veteran groups to remember Nisei war dead" (p.1); "House most desired after shopping around for months not available to Nisei couple" (p.3); "National JACL officials in biennial visitation of government leaders in Washington, invite Californians to Sac'to conclave" (p.8)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-32-22/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 63, No. 9 (August 26, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-34)

Select article titles: "Chapters step up interests in human relations studies" (p. 1); "MIS vets to stage reunion" (p. 1); "Walked with Meredith in Mississippi" (p.1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-34/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 63, No. 12 (September 16, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-37)

Select article titles: "Gen. Willoughby to address MIS veteran reunion" (p. 1); "Issei, Nisei Image in Japan Valuable, Says Professor" (p. 1); "Chicago Nisei Drum & Bugle Corps Ambassadors create goodwill on tour" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-37/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, Vol. 14 (April 3, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-14)

Selected article titles: "Sen. Inouye in Senate Speech for Civil Rights" (p.1), "Advances in Human Relations Described" (p.1), "Senate Civil Rights Debate" (p.2), "Teenagers to Mix at Vet's Reunion" (p.2), "JACL Health Plan: A Gimmick?" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-36-14/

ds Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, Vol. 20 (May 15, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-20)

Selected article titles: "Fiction Can Be Damaging" (p.1), "Norman Thomas to Be Honored at 18th Biennial" (p.1), "442nd Veterans Join Nat'l JACL in May 30 Rites" (p.1), "Pension Rights for Evacuees on Ballot" (p.1), "Watering Down Rights Bill?" (p.2), "Sansei Urged to Keep Japanese Heritage" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-36-20/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 63, No. 21 (November 18, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-46)

Select article titles: "SJR 20 final tab: Yes 414,000; No 391,200" (p. 1); "MIS vets ask Army for lifting of secrecy" (p. 1); "VFW, 442nd Veterans, West L.A. JACL mark rescue of Lost Texas Battalion" (p. 3); "Boston ruling on Chinese students as white rejected" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-46/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 62, No. 1 (January 7, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-1)

Select article titles: "The Nisei Personality" (p. 1); "Seattle Nisei talk with Negroes" (p. 1); :Japanese viewpoint on U.S. - Japan relations expressed" (p. 2); "442nd Veteran Appointed New Selective Service Director" (p. 4); "Discussion of new immigration law centers on individual labor certificate" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-1/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 62, No. 16 (April 22, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-16)

Select article titles: "Dr. Sonoda named to human rights advisory group" (p. 1); "Tacoma Issei donate to SJR 20 fund" (p. 1); "Legislative Reapportionment" (p. 2); "Nat'l 442nd vet directory planned" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-16/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 10 (September 6, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-36)

Selected article titles: "Thirty-Five March Under JACL Banner in August 28 March for Jobs, Freedom" (pp. 1-2), "JACL Answers Negroes' Painful Call for Help, Says Matsunaga" (pp. 1-2, 4), "Chicago Veterans to Commemorate 20th 422 [sic] Anniv." (p. 3), and "Tokyo Topics: First Nisei Decorated by Japan" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-36/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 25 (June 24-July 1, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-25)

Selected article titles: "Eligibility Issue on Redress Bill Still Unresolved" (p. 1), "'Dear Colleague' Letter: Conservative Congressmen Urge Colleague Support for Redress" (p. 1), "Nisei Veterans Focus on 1993 Celebration" (pp. 1, 3), and "JACL Candidates for National President Speak Out" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-25/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 24 (June 17, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-24)

Four page travel section appears between pages 4 and 5 of the edition. Selected article titles: "Redress Bills Not Out of Conference Committee Yet" (pp. 1, 6), "Sen. Inouye Addresses Reno Reunion: 'War Against Prejudice' Still Faces Nisei Veterans" (pp. 1-2), "'Japanese American Story' as Theme for Memorial Proposed" (pp. 1, 3), and "The 'Untrustworthy' Japanese" …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-24/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 16 (November 18, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-41)

Selected article titles: "Reagan Vetoes Bill Requiring Census Bureau to Tally Asian Americans Groups Individually" (p. 1), "Forum Discusses Concerns of KA, JA Communities" (pp. 1, 3), "CCDC Pays Tribute to WW2 Nisei Vets" (pp. 1-2), and "From the Frying Pan: The Japan Chapter: An Active Bunch" (pp. 4, 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-41/