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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vh Louise Kashino Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-31-25)

Beginnings of the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Women's Auxiliary

For the first hour of this interview, an additional camera crew from KCTS Television was also present.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-31-25/

vh Art Abe Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-206-28)

Joining the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, remodeling their original clubhouse

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-206-28/

vh Masao Watanabe Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-103-44)

Forming the Nisei Veterans Committee in recognition of unique wartime experiences

At the time this interview was taped, Mr. Watanabe was recovering from a recent series of cancer treatments.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-103-44/

vh Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-9-23)

The Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, beginnings and background

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-9-23/

vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-185-36)

Involvement with the Nisei Veterans Committee newsletter for thirty years

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-185-36/

vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 35 (ddr-densho-1000-185-35)

Obtaining facility for the Nisei Veterans Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-185-35/

vh Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 34 (ddr-densho-1000-185-34)

Formation of the Nisei Veterans Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-185-34/

vh Paul Bannai Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-150-10)

Working on projects to recognize wartime experiences of Nisei veterans and Japanese Americans

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-150-10/

vh Toshikazu "Tosh" Okamoto II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-248-22)

Becoming involved with Seattle's Nisei Veterans Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-248-22/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1022-6-11)

Playing a modified version of bingo to skirt gambling rules

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-6-11/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-6-13)

The activities of the 442nd Veterans Club

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-6-13/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1022-6-10)

The establishment of Club 100

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-6-10/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1022-6-9)

Forming a veterans club right after the war

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-6-9/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1022-6-12)

Sponsoring a sumo tournament

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-6-12/

vh Katsugo Miho Interview VII Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-7-13)

The 442nd Veterans Club's activities

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-7-13/

img Reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-4)

General David A. Bramlett, a keynote speaker at the reunion of Nisei veterans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-4/

img Memorial service, reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-2)

This service took place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-2/

img Reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-1)

Left to right: Debbie McQuilken, Senator Daniel Inouye, and General David A. Bramlett. The two men on the left are unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-1/

img Memorial service, reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-3)

Grandchildren of Nisei veterans of World War II stand at this memorial service, which took place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-3/

img Nisei veterans reunion (ddr-densho-8-5)

This Nisei veteran reunion took place over Independence Day weekend. Shown here is keynote speaker, Four Star General Eric Shinseki.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-8-5/

img JACL Legislative Education Committee plaque presentation at the Nisei Veterans Installation Banquet (ddr-densho-10-48)

Caption on reverse: "Nisei Veterans Installation Banquet / March 25, 1989 / Presentation of Appreciation Plaques to: / L-R Nisei Veterans Committee Commander Mas Fukuhara / MIS-NW President John Ishii / from JACL-LEC Cherry Kinoshita Vice Chair of Operations."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-48/

img JACL Legislative Education Committee plaque presentation at the Nisei Veterans Installation Banquet (ddr-densho-10-49)

Cherry Kinoshita presenting plaques to Mas Fukuhara, Nisei Veterans Committee Commander, and John Ishii, MIS-NW President.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-49/

img Nisei Veterans Installation Banquet (ddr-densho-10-51)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-51/

img JACL Legislative Education Committee plaque presentation at the Nisei Veterans Installation Banquet (ddr-densho-10-50)

Cherry Kinoshita presenting plaques to Mas Fukuhara, Nisei Veterans Committee Commander, and John Ishii, MIS-NW President.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-50/

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/