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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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Group conversing on outdoor patio (ddr-densho-368-399)
img Group conversing on outdoor patio (ddr-densho-368-399)
From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-399/
100th/442nd/MIS World War II Memorial Foundation letter (ddr-densho-368-257)
doc 100th/442nd/MIS World War II Memorial Foundation letter (ddr-densho-368-257)
Letter asking for support and donations to build the Japanese American World War II Veterans Memorial Monument in Los Angeles
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-257/
Bill and Tomi Iino in front of ice carving at banquet (ddr-densho-368-321)
img Bill and Tomi Iino in front of ice carving at banquet (ddr-densho-368-321)
Banquet at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-321/
Paul and Helene Shimizu at banquet (ddr-densho-368-339)
img Paul and Helene Shimizu at banquet (ddr-densho-368-339)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-339/
Veteran wearing commemorative baseball cap (ddr-densho-368-395)
img Veteran wearing commemorative baseball cap (ddr-densho-368-395)
From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-395/
Queen Elizabeth cruise ship off coast of Maui (ddr-densho-368-285)
img Queen Elizabeth cruise ship off coast of Maui (ddr-densho-368-285)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-285/
Turk and Emi Tokita at reunion (ddr-densho-368-402)
img Turk and Emi Tokita at reunion (ddr-densho-368-402)
From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-402/
Two men at Sayonara Banquet (ddr-densho-368-326)
img Two men at Sayonara Banquet (ddr-densho-368-326)
Pictured at right: Col. Joe Kuroda. Sayonara Banquet for the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT at the Sheraton Hotel
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-326/
50th Anniversary Reunion of the 442nd RCT banquet (ddr-densho-368-319)
img 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 442nd RCT banquet (ddr-densho-368-319)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-319/
Three veterans sitting on couch (ddr-densho-368-396)
img Three veterans sitting on couch (ddr-densho-368-396)
From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-396/
Members of the 442nd RCT marching in veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-356)
img Members of the 442nd RCT marching in veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-356)
Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-356/
100th/442nd/MIS World War II Memorial Foundation pamplet (ddr-densho-368-255)
doc 100th/442nd/MIS World War II Memorial Foundation pamplet (ddr-densho-368-255)
Informational pamphlet about Japanese American World War II Veterans Memorial Monument in Los Angeles
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-255/
Veteran at banquet (ddr-densho-368-390)
img Veteran at banquet (ddr-densho-368-390)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-390/
Couple at banquet (ddr-densho-368-388)
img Couple at banquet (ddr-densho-368-388)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-388/
Veterans marching in parade (ddr-densho-368-420)
img Veterans marching in parade (ddr-densho-368-420)
Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-420/
Americans of Japanese Ancestry WII Memorial Alliance letter (ddr-densho-368-23)
doc Americans of Japanese Ancestry WII Memorial Alliance letter (ddr-densho-368-23)
Fundraising letter and information about AJA WWII memorial addressed to William Iino
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-23/
Company
doc Company "H", 442nd infantry roster (ddr-densho-368-452)
Officers and enlisted men assigned to the unit from June 9, 1944 to August 25, 1944 - Page 1
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-452/
Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-310)
img Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-310)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-310/
Rainbow over ocean (ddr-densho-368-286)
img Rainbow over ocean (ddr-densho-368-286)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-286/
Bill Iino in forest (ddr-densho-368-292)
img Bill Iino in forest (ddr-densho-368-292)
Bill Iino sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-292/
Business card of Col. Joe Kuroda (ddr-densho-368-327)
doc Business card of Col. Joe Kuroda (ddr-densho-368-327)
Joe Kuroda was member of 442nd RCT who attended the 50th anniversary reunion
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-327/
Man speaking at podium (ddr-densho-368-382)
img Man speaking at podium (ddr-densho-368-382)
Event of the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-382/
Group at a round table (ddr-densho-466-593)
img Group at a round table (ddr-densho-466-593)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-593/
Photo of TV screen of Veterans Day event (ddr-densho-466-541)
img Photo of TV screen of Veterans Day event (ddr-densho-466-541)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-541/
Group Photo (ddr-densho-466-456)
img Group Photo (ddr-densho-466-456)
Caption on right of photo on album page: "I" Co. Nite
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-456/
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