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doc Newspaper clippings featuring Ben Kuroki (ddr-csujad-49-252)

A collection of newspaper clippings on Ben Kuroki, titled "Hero of thirty bombing missions tells story of Ploesti oil field raid" by Charles H. Craig and "Sgt. Kuroki speaks at banquet." Items from: pages 126-127 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_078_03

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img Group of children with Ben Kuroki (ddr-csujad-32-22)

Group photograph of children with Ben Kuroki in military uniform at the Minidoka incarceration camp. Photo featured on page 9 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ben_01_001_010_033

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vh An oral history with Ben Kuroki (ddr-csujad-29-63)

An oral interview with Ben Kuroki, a tail gunner part of the 93rd b24 Bombardment Group during World War II. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0132. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc War isn't over at home (ddr-csujad-49-254)

Clipping titled, "The War Isn't Over at Home," from "New York herald tribune, (November 4, 1945)," a condensed version of an address given by Ben Kuroki. An item from: pages 128-129 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_079_02

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img Ben Kuroko shaking hands with Joe Masaoka outside JACL offices (ddr-densho-122-702)

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doc "Topaz Welcomes Kuroki" (ddr-densho-122-524)

Report by WRA on Ben Kuroki's visit to Topaz Camp, Project Reports Division, Historical Section

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img Ben Kuroki and others gathered in Harry L. Stafford's office (ddr-fom-1-353)

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img Ben Kuroki and others gathered in Harry L. Stafford's office (ddr-fom-1-363)

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-21-7)

Ben's discussion of growing up in Nebraska

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-7/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-122-21-14)

Preparing to testify at the resisters' trial: disagreeing, but understanding their point of view

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-14/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-21-9)

Reasons for joining military: "that was the only way I was going to be able to prove my loyalty"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-9/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-122-21-17)

Decision to stay out of the limelight: "I don't want to be criticized anymore for what I've done or said many years ago"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-122-21-16)

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance movement itself.

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-21-2)

Returning to the West Coast after flying thirty missions for the Air Corps

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-2/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-21-10)

Memories of being assigned to a bomber crew: "that was a great feeling"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-122-21-18)

Thoughts on the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-18/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-21-3)

Reasons for wanting to fly a B-29 in combat, the only Japanese American to do so

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-3/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-21-5)

Shige and Ben recount how they first met

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-5/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-21-1)

Description of flying in a B-24 bomber during World War II

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-1/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-21-4)

Shige's description of Mike Masaoka

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-4/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-122-21-19)

Clarifying a misunderstanding: "[the government] did not tell me what to say or what to do"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-19/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-122-21-13)

Memories of speaking at Heart Mountain concentration camp: mixed reactions

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-13/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-122-21-12)

Thoughts on the incarceration: it was grossly unfair; looking at it from a different perspective

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-12/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-21-6)

Shige's thoughts on Nisei soldiers and the Fair Play Committee at Heart Mountain, Wyoming

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-6/

vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-122-21-11)

Being asked to speak at Heart Mountain concentration camp

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-11/

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