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vh David Yano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-519)

Sansei male. Born July 19, 1944, in Washington, D.C. Grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. Volunteered for the army and served in Germany. Raised a family and worked in construction in Bethesda, Maryland.

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img Hermann Goering, Galeazzo Ciano, and Konstantin von Neurath at a welcome banquet (ddr-njpa-1-50)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Overseas Photographic News November 10. Planning the Strengthening of the Right-Wing International War Front - German-Italian Cooperation - (Berlin) Domei. Italian Foreign Minister Ciano improved German-Italian cooperation over strengthening the right-wing international war front during his visit to Germany. Photograph: (from left) Reichsminister of Aviation Goering, Count Ciano, German Foreign Minister …

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding William E. Dodd (ddr-njpa-1-402)

Caption on front: "The new American Ambassador to Germany: Professor William E. Dodd, with his wife and their son William, and their daughter, Martha, at tea on the grounds of their hotel in Berlin. (Abbe)."

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img Mineo Osumi, Mitsumasa Yonai, Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu, and German diplomats (ddr-njpa-4-1819)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Admiral Osumi goes to Germany. (From right) Minister of the Navy Yonai, Chief of Staff Fushimi, German Ambassador Otsu, Admiral Osumi (last night at the official residence of the Minister of the Navy)."

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img Members of the Lytton Commission (ddr-njpa-1-1213)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Their Majesties [illegible] in the palace. China Commission of Enquiry Members (from right). Dr. Schnee (Germany), General McCoy (US), Commission Head Earl Lytton (UK), General Claudel (France), Count Aldrovandi (Italy). ([illegible]). March 17, 1932."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50 No.4 (January 22, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-4)

Select article titles: "JACL pushing for meaningful civil rights" (p.1); "U.S. Civil Rights Commission schedules hearings in Los Angeles, San Francisco" (p.3); "Rapid comeback of postwar Japan even greater than West Germany, D.C. CL told" (p.8)

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doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 11 (May 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-405)

Selected article titles: "Extra European War Over: Germany Surrenders. V-E Day is Announced This Morning" (p. 1), "Cleanest Block in Topaz to be Determined Sat." (p. 2), "Uncertainty of Travel to be Eliminated by Special Trains" (p. 3).

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Narrator David Yano

Sansei male. Born July 19, 1944, in Washington, D.C. Grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. Volunteered for the army and served in Germany. Raised a family and worked in construction in Bethesda, Maryland.

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doc Hideko Maehata, Martha Genenger, Inge Sorensen and Hanni Holzner after their race (ddr-njpa-4-699)

Caption on front [translation]: "A Japanese girl swimmer sets a new mark for the 200-meter breaststroke. Miss Hideko Maehata (right), with the silver and bronze winners in the race, Miss Genenger of Germany and Miss Soerensen [sic] of Denmark."

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 59 (January 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-213)

Selected article titles: "Appreciation: Gift Presented to Hospital" (p. 1), "Director Myer Approves Relocation Conference" (p. 1), "Editorial: In the Councils' Hands" (p. 2), "Not Tule, Germany, or Japan" (p. 2), "Passes Needed for Inter Camp Travel at Night" (p. 3).

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doc Photograph and article regarding Japanese University of Bonn professor (ddr-njpa-4-856)

Article [translation]: "Takuaki Matsumoto talks about German withdrawal from League of Nations. Dr. Matsumoto, who is from Hiroshima and has many acquaintances there, spoke on board a ship as follows: 'Japan has been internationally isolated wince its withdrawal from the league, but I want to introduce the true Japan to the educated class in Germany. Germany …

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img Adolf Hitler shaking hands with Francisco Franco (ddr-njpa-1-655)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Leaders of Germany and Spain Meet. (Berlin) Domei. Fuhrer Hitler (right) and General Franco (to his left) meet on July 23 near the Franco-Spanish border to plan for the new European order. (Foreign A). [Stamped] November 28, 1940."

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img Clipping of a military map of Holland and the European Theater (ddr-njpa-13-27)

Caption on front: "HOW WAR THREATENS HOLLAND: This map gives an excellent view of the plight which would be Holland's if Germany decided to 'move in on her.' Military leaders admit that the area (a) can be taken 'within three days' by mechanized troops such as Germany has. The zone (b) can be held for 10 …

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img David Lloyd George standing with Adolf Hitler (ddr-njpa-1-1201)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Overseas Photographic News October 12. Anglo-German Leaders Meet. (Berlin) Domei. British elder statesman Lloyd George suddenly visited Germany in early September and met Fuhrer Hitler at his official residence in Berlin. Even now the meeting between Lloyd George, internationally famous for having saved Britain from danger as prime minister at the …

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img Ramon Franco in military dress (ddr-njpa-1-292)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Major [Ramon] Franco (No. 2,568). Although a central figure in the recent Spanish revolution, he fled to Germany because of the [illegible] Republican Party's failed conspiracy. His return to his homeland is highly anticipated due to the success of the revolution."

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doc Clipping regarding Bernhardt von Bulow (ddr-njpa-1-2342)

Caption on front: "Prince Bernhardt von Bulow. As Chancellor to the Kaiser, Prince von Bulow guided Germany in European politics during the decisive and dangerous first eight years of the twentieth century. He died in Rome on Oct. 28 at the at of 80. Brown Bros."

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img Mineo Osumi, Hisaichi Terauchi, and other naval and military officers (ddr-njpa-4-1820)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Nazi Party convention. Admirals Terauchi and Osumi will attend the meeting. The 11th convention of the Nazi Party will be held from September 2nd to September 11th in Nuremburg in Southern Germany. Hisaichi Terauchi, government advisor of the military, and Admiral Osumi, another advisor, will leave Tokyo for Europe at 9 a.m. …

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img Kimitomo Mushakoji at the German Foreign Office with Nazi officers (ddr-njpa-4-1121)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Ambassador Mushakoji is popular. (Berlin). Since the Anti-Comintern Pact the ambassador to Germany, Mushakoji, has become popular as a representative of the ally. The picture shows Ambassador Mushakoji at the Nazis' Foreign Office exhibition, which displays the activities of the Nazi's Foreign Office."

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 20 (May 19, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-20)

Selected article titles: "Disclose Nisei Artillery Fought in Germany" (p. 1), "Fresno Police Chief Blames 'Hoodlums' for Recent Violence" (p. 1), "General Clark Praises 442nd Unit's Record" (p. 2), "Ickes Blasts Terror Raids on Coast Evacuees" (p. 3), "Closing Dates Set for Schools In War Relocation Projects" (p. 8).

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img Adolf Hitler giving a speech (ddr-njpa-1-667)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "4. Fuhrer Hitler announced the complete occupation of Poland at Kroll Opera House in Berlin on October 6 and stated that Germany would never surrender to Britain and France. (3 and 4 were transmitted to New York from Europe and arrived in Yokohama on October 28)."

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Narrator Sanzui A. Takaha

Nisei male. Born December 12, 1926. Grew up in Half Moon Bay, California. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Drafted into the army near the end of the war, and served in Germany. Worked for the postal service after the war.

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doc 442d RCT Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-60)

Lists the military training and operations in Italy, France, and Germany by 442nd Regimental Combat Team chronologically from February 1, 1943 through May 31, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_003

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img Winston Churchill deboarding a plane (ddr-njpa-1-86)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Churchill Enters Cabinet. (London) Domei. With war declared on Germany, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Eden, and others entered the cabinet as part of a wartime unity government. Photograph: Winston Churchill, the new First Lord of the Admiralty, returning from inspecting the Maginot Line in mid-August. [stamped] September 5, 1939."

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img Mathilde Ludendorff and Erich Ludendorff walking together (ddr-njpa-1-1220)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tutzing, Germany). The 70th birthday celebration for Imperial Germany's brave general Ludendorff was held in grand fashion, influenced by the militaristic atmosphere in the country since the recent declaration of rearmament, with all the public giving their passionate congratulations. Photograph: General Ludendorff and his wife on his 70th birthday."

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Albert Einstein (ddr-njpa-1-287)

Caption on front: "Professor Einstein sails homeward after his second visit to America: the great scientist, with Mrs. Einstein, waving to friends on the dock at Los Angeles as they start back to Germany on the motorship San Francisco by way of the Panama Canal. (Times Wide World Photos. Los Angeles Bureau.)"

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