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img Damaged army ships (ddr-densho-179-49)

Damaged army ships in Naha Harbor beached and submerged by the typhoon that struck Okinawa on October 9, 1945.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 69, No. 21 (November 21,1969) (ddr-pc-41-47)

Select article titles: "JACL favors reversion of Okinawa to Japan by 1972" (p. 1); "Rohwer Memorial: Go for Broke!" (p.1); "JACL Statement on Reversion of Okinawa" (p. 3); "Seattle's first ethnic studies on Asian American taught at Jr. high" (p. 4); "Junior High School Poll: Views on Asian Americans" (p. 4).

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img Okinawan burial tomb (ddr-densho-179-42)

Sgt. Bob Oda and Sgt. Akira Nakamura spent one night in this family burial tomb during Oct. 9, 1945 Okinawa typhoon.

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doc Newsletter from Northern California Okinawa Kenjin Kai (ddr-densho-422-562)

In english and Japanese

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img Civilian internment camp (ddr-densho-179-148)

A kitchen in Taira civilian internment camp. The woman on the right is from Naha City, Okinawa. Behind her is Sgt. Harry Okano.

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img Typhoon damaged wharfs (ddr-densho-179-48)

Pontoon landing wharfs broken up and washed ashore at Purple Beach No. 2 during the typhoon that struck Okinawa on October 9, 1945.

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img Signing of peace treaty (ddr-densho-179-55)

Japanese army and navy representatives from Amami and Miyako-shima for the signing of the peace treaty at the 10th Army Headquarters in Okinawa.

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img Signing of peace treaty (ddr-densho-179-53)

Japanese army and navy representatives from Amami and Miyako-shima for the signing of the peace treaty at the 10th Army Headquarters in Okinawa.

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img Hino Kuno no Haka monumental stone (ddr-densho-179-175)

"Hino Kuno no Haka" monumental stone with engraved names of Japanese soldiers who died during the Okinawa battle. These names are from Kumamoto Prefecture soldiers.

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Collection Akira Nakamura Family Collection (ddr-densho-179)

This collection contains photographs and documents belonging to Mr. Akira Nakamura, who served in the U.S. Military Intelligence Service during World War II. In 1945, he was selected to serve in Okinawa interrogating Japanese prisoners of war. The collection includes photographs of Okinawan civilians and U.S. soldiers. Also included are drawings and calligraphy given to Mr. …

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doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 7 (ddr-densho-280-118)

Selected article titles: "Colonial Unrest" (p. 1), "Casulaty Off Okinawa" (p. 1), "Sino-American Plans" (p. 1), "Views of the News" (p. 2), "Sports Round Up" (p. 3).

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doc Gidra, Vol. IV, No. 7 (July 1972) (ddr-densho-297-39)

Selected article titles: "Third World People's Anti-War Conference" (p. 3), "In Fortune's Eyes" (p. 4), "Asian Joint Communications" (p. 8), "Okinawa: a History of Opression" (p. 12).

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doc Gidra, Vol. IV, No. 5 (May 1972) (ddr-densho-297-37)

Selected article titles: "Okinawa Kaiho!" (p. 2), "Manzanar Pilgrimage 1972" (p. 3), "Thoughts of Remembrance for Clara" (p. 8), "April March" (p. 12), "Escalation: Bombs and Deceptions" (p. 14).

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doc Newspaper clippings from scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-332)

Articles on Japanese Americans fighting in the Pacific, including one photo from the Pacific Citizen titled: "Nisei Meets Father on Okinawa." Scrapbook page titled: "Nisei Courage in Pacific War."

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 7 (October 1969) (ddr-densho-297-7)

Selected article titles: "Issei Centennial" (p. 2), "Introspect" (p. 3), "Okinawa" (p. 5), "Shhh!: A Nisei Is Speaking" (p. 6), "The Emergence of Yellow Power in America" (p. 8-9).

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doc Gidra, Vol. III, No. 4 (April 1971) (ddr-densho-297-24)

Selected article titles: "Chinese Spy Ring: Tiao-yu T'ai Demonstration" (p. 4), "High Schoolers Busted" (p. 5), "In the Belly of the Monster" (p. 7), "Okinawa: a People's Struggle" (p. 10).

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img Cave housing a gun position (ddr-densho-179-8)

This cave, with its opening covered with camouflage netting, was discovered by advancing U.S. Army forces on Okinawa. It was still under construction, and apparently was built to house a gun position.

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Narrator Maurice H. Yamasato

Nisei male. Born June 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Parents had originally immigrated to Peru from Okinawa, Japan. During World War II, removed with family to Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After leaving Crystal City, moved to Kauai, Hawaii. Established a successful career as an architect.

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 47 (June 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-214)

"House Unanimously Passes Resolution to Give "All' Right to U.S. Citizenship" (p. 1), "JACL ADC Seeks "Same Consideration' as Japanese for Okinawa People" (p. 1), "Solons Act on Two Appropriations Providing for Claims Processing" (p. 1).

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Narrator Earl Hanson

White male. Born June 29, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with many Japanese American friends. Observed the mass removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island during World War II. Served with the 1901st Aviation Engineers during the war, and was stationed in Okinawa. Returned to the Bainbridge Island, Washington, area after …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 56 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-415)

Selected article titles: "Myer Says Gila River Will Close by Nov. 15" (p. 1), "Montgomery: Students Write of Reactions" (p. 2), "Nisei Veterans to be Returned" (p. 2), "Okinawa: Reports First Nisei Casualty" (p. 5), "Seattle Group Discusses Race" (p. 7).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 69, No. 23 (December 05,1969) (ddr-pc-41-49)

Select article titles: "Central Cal DC steps up Title II repeal campaign" (p. 1); "Minn. Issei pioneers given Centennial coin" (p. 1); "New York Asians picket FBI against Hoover comments" (p.1); "Okinawa Reversion Approved" (p. 2); "Is the JACL Dead?" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-41-49/

vh Shizue Irei Interview (ddr-densho-1000-407)

Issei female. Born November 28, 1932, in Okinawa, Japan. Grew up in Japan where parents ran a farm. During World War II, when the Allied forces landed in Okinawa, fled home village with a large group and hid in the jungle. After the war, returned home, married, and eventually moved to Hawaii.

(This material is based …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 17 (May 5, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-17)

Selected article titles: "House Stalls Emergency Appropriation Bill with $250 Million Redress Payment" (p. 1), "Buddhist Bell Being Returned to Okinawa, a Shuri Castle Relic" (p. 1), "Planning Workshop Sizes Up JACL Strengths & Weaknesses" (p. 3), and "Director's Seat: JACL's Program for Action" (p. 4).

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 9 (December 1969) (ddr-densho-297-9)

Selected article titles: "Asian Americans to March for Peace" (p. 2), "U.S. to Return to Okinawa" (p. 2), "Arm Busted at UCLA" (p. 3), "Hi Pot Victory!" (p. 3), "A Requiem for O.C." (p. 7), "The Conscientious Objector" (p. 11), "Change the Draft" (p. 11).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-297-9/

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