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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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.

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Art Abe Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-206-28)
Joining the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, remodeling their original clubhouse

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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.

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Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-9-23)
The Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, beginnings and background

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Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-185-36)
Involvement with the Nisei Veterans Committee newsletter for thirty years

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Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 35 (ddr-densho-1000-185-35)
Obtaining facility for the Nisei Veterans Committee

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Hideo Hoshide Interview II Segment 34 (ddr-densho-1000-185-34)
Formation of the Nisei Veterans Committee

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Paul Bannai Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-150-10)
Working on projects to recognize wartime experiences of Nisei veterans and Japanese Americans

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Toshikazu "Tosh" Okamoto II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-248-22)
Becoming involved with Seattle's Nisei Veterans Committee

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Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1022-6-11)
Playing a modified version of bingo to skirt gambling rules

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Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-6-13)
The activities of the 442nd Veterans Club


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Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1022-6-9)
Forming a veterans club right after the war


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Katsugo Miho Interview VII Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-7-13)
The 442nd Veterans Club's activities

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Reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-4)
General David A. Bramlett, a keynote speaker at the reunion of Nisei veterans.

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Memorial service, reunion of Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-8-2)
This service took place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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Japanese American general (ddr-densho-14-5)
General Eric Shinseki was a keynote speaker during a banquet at a reunion of Nisei veterans.