Military

img Captured Japanese weapons (ddr-densho-299-100)

Caption: "As word of the surrender spreads, Japanese forces on the various Pacific [sic] isles / surrender to our troops and the mountain of captured weapons rises."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-100/

img Japanese troops training (ddr-densho-299-104)

Caption: "Recruits in training at the time of surrender."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-104/

img Japanese surrender delegation (ddr-densho-299-95)

Caption: "Japanese delegation boards the USS Missouri to sign the surrender documents."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-95/

img Japanese camp commanding officer (ddr-densho-299-103)

Caption: "Commanding Officer of military camp on the outskirts of Tokyo."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-103/

img Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of an aircraft carrier (ddr-densho-299-229)

Caption: "This style of painting 'Notan' is reminiscent of woodblock printing. Japanese Aircraft Carrier." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places in the lands that they had conquered such as Manchuria, and parts of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-229/

img Japanese soldiers returning after surrender (ddr-densho-299-3)

Caption on reverse: "Soldiers / returning after / surrender."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-3/

img Wounded Hideki Tojo in hospital (ddr-densho-299-145)

Caption: "Hideki Tojo 'the razor', realizing that his time was running short attempts to / 'save face' by suicide but his shot was not fatal."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-145/

img Troops returning from Manchuria (ddr-densho-299-106)

Caption: "Soldiers returning from Manchuria. The effect from our fire bombing is evident. With very few / trains running, most of them had to walk."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-106/

img Photo of a painting of Japanese paratroopers (ddr-densho-299-233)

Caption: "Japanese Paratroopers landing on a Pacific island. Notan(?) style of painting." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places in the lands that they had conquered such as Manchuria, and parts of China. After …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-233/

img Japanese recruits stand at attention (ddr-densho-299-105)

Caption: "Note how young the recruits are."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-105/

img Removing bayonets from captured weapons (ddr-densho-299-101)

Caption: "Bayonets are removed from the rifles."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-101/

img Photo of painting showing the Japanese invading oil producing countries (ddr-densho-299-232)

Caption: "The United States placed an embargo on oil to show our displeasure of Japan's incursions into Korea / and Manchuria. Using the embargo as a pretext, Japan invaded oil producing countries saying oil / was necessary for their survival." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-232/

img Japanese artillery (ddr-densho-299-107)

Caption: "Artillery pieces to be destroyed."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-107/

img Portrait of a soldier (ddr-densho-296-138)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-296-138/

img Japanese soldiers marching (ddr-densho-321-686)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-686/

doc Statement by Dillon S. Myer before the Costello Committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-10)

Dillon S. Myer criticizes the Committee for conducting an investigation of the War Relocation Authority in "a manner as to achieve maximum publicity of sensational statements," potentially damaging war efforts and the American reputation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-10/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-36)

Selected article titles: "Adopt Resolution to Send Gifts to Japanese Soldiers Held by US: Gift Drive Expected in Near Future" (p. 1), "Myer Reports 45 Center Nisei Killed in Italy; Tule Casualties Given" (pp. 1-2), "Mexicans Want to Intern Japanese" (p. 1), and "Department of Justice: Report Shows Decrease in Alien Population" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-36/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 36 (November 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-39)

Selected article titles: "Repatriates Now Being Resettled in Manchukuo" (p. 1), "WRA Takes Step to Close Leupp Center" (p. 1), and "3 Japanese Captives Shot by Denver Hospital Guard" (pp. 1-2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-39/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 34 (October 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-38)

Selected article titles: "Report $952.60 Collected in Imonhin Drive" (p. 1), "Fagan Announces WRA Employment Policy" (pp. 1-2), and "Court Denies Ochikubo's Suit Against Military" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-38/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 40 (October 5, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-88)

Selected article titles: "Justice Dept. Begins Renuncee Registration" (p. 1), "Justice Dept. Scheduled to Replace Army Wednesday" (p. 1), "Japanese POW's Go to Cotton Fields" (p. 2), and "To Potential Resettlers: 2 Prominent Tuleans Give Reports on Trips Outside" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-88/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 10 (March 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-59)

Selected article titles: "Japan Sends New Memo on Exchange of Nationals" (p. 1), "Night Attack Reported on Santa Clara Evacuee" (p. 1), and "Long Beach YWCA Ready to Give Assistance" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-59/

img Parade in Mo'oheau Park (ddr-densho-492-24)

Photograph of a large group of sailors from the Anegawa Maru marching through a crowd in Mo'oheau Park. Written on the front of the photograph in the upper left corner is "Hilo" in blue ink. Written on the back is "Anegawa's sailor are marching at Mooheau Park before the Selebratio [sic] at Mooheau Hall Oct. 9th …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-492-24/

img Two boats (ddr-densho-492-54)

Photograph of two boats with Anegawa Maru sailors seated and standing. Written in the upper left corner is "Hilo" in blue ink. Written on the back is "Amigawa's [sic] officers crossing Bay" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-492-54/

img Anegawa Maru (ddr-densho-492-59)

Photograph of Anegawa Maru in Hilo Bay. Written on the back is "Amigawa [sic] Kan" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-492-59/

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