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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img Footrace (ddr-densho-114-464)

This family outing to Pine Lake was part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-464/

img Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-201)

These ladies are preparing sushi for a bazaar sponsored by the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee. This bazaar was held at the Seattle Buddhist Church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-201/

img Golf Tournament (ddr-densho-114-456)

Golf Tournament sponsored by the Nisei Veterans Commitee.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-456/

img Nisei Veterans Committee baseball team (ddr-densho-114-323)

Trophy presentation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-323/

img 10th Anniversary Movie (ddr-densho-114-215)

This event took place at the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee Hall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-215/

img Reunion dance (ddr-densho-114-440)

This dance, part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion, took place in the Spanish Ballroom of the Olympic Hotel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-440/

img Installation dinner and dance (ddr-densho-114-234)

This dinner and dance, sponsored by the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Women's Auxiliary Club, was held in the Winsor Room at the New Washington Hotel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-234/

img National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-502)

Congressman Spark Matsunaga greeting supporters at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Congressman Matsunaga was the keynote speaker at the reunion event held at Seattle's Olympic Hotel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-502/

img Installation dinner (ddr-densho-114-311)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-311/

img Installation dinner (ddr-densho-114-381)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-381/

img Fishing on Pine Lake (ddr-densho-114-429)

This family outing to Pine Lake was part of the 1964 National Nisei Veterans Reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-429/

img Children's Christmas party (ddr-densho-114-466)

This Christmas party was held at the Nisei Veterans Committee Clubhouse.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-466/

img Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-614)

Issei parents attending the service at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-614/

img Fourth National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-12)

The three men pictured are (L to R): Senator Henry Jackson, Nisei Veterans Reunion Chairman Shiro Kashino, Congressman Spark Matsunaga. Congressman Matsunaga was the keynote speaker at the reunion event held at Seattle's Olympic Hotel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-12/

img Nisei War Memorial Monument (ddr-densho-114-602)

Dr. Kelly Yamada of the JACL presenting a wreath at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-602/

img Funeral service for nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-700)

This service was held at the Tacoma Buddhist Church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-700/

img Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-581)

Nisei soldier giving the flag to a grieving mother.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-581/

img Bake sale (ddr-densho-114-450)

Members of the Women's Auxiliary Club displaying their baked goods at the Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-450/

img Gold Star parents (ddr-densho-114-290)

Parents pointing to their son's name on the honor roll board while a nisei veteran and his wife look on.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-290/

img Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-448)

This bazaar was held at the Nisei Veterans Committee Clubhouse.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-448/

img Japanese American general (ddr-densho-14-5)

General Eric Shinseki was a keynote speaker during a banquet at a reunion of Nisei veterans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-14-5/

img U.S. Army general at memorial service for Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-14-1)

General David Bramlett, Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The service was part of a reunion of Nisei veterans. (Nisei veterans national convention program.)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-14-1/

img Senator Daniel Inouye, reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-14-3)

Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii speaks at the unveiling of the Brothers in Valor memorial monument, which honors Nisei soldiers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-14-3/

img Japanese American general at memorial service for Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-14-2)

General Eric Shinseki, Commander in Chief, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The service took place during a reunion for Nisei veterans. [Nisei veterans national convention program.]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-14-2/

doc Resolution in Recognition of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee (ddr-densho-122-584)

From the 442nd Veterans Club of Hawai'i

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-584/