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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doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 4-MS (September 1945): Family affairs (ddr-csujad-55-2161)

Brochure regarding family affairs for veterans. Covers transportation of dependents, medical care for dependents, housing, and miscellaneous. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2263

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2161/

doc Institution ceremony and installation of officers of Nisei Post, no. 8985: veterans of foreign wars of the United States (ddr-csujad-55-174)

Program for the Institution Ceremony and Installation of Officers of Nisei Post, No. 8985, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Includes list of officers, donors, program participants, and ceremony schedule. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0176

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-174/

doc Veterans Administration life insurance form (ddr-csujad-55-2166)

Form accompanying a Veteran's Administration life insurance payment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2268

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2166/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 9-MS (September 1945): loans for veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2163)

Brochure regarding loans for veterans. Covers G.I. loans for home, business, and farm; farm security administration loans, and smaller war plants corporation loans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2265

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2163/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 5-MS (September 1945): hospitalization, medical treatment and related benefits (ddr-csujad-55-2162)

Brochure regarding hospitalization, medical treatment, and related benefits for veterans. Covers hospitalization, out-patient treatment, prosthetics, medical treatment for veterans receiving vocational rehabilitation, and how to apply. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2264

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2162/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 7-MS (September 1945): education and training for veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2159)

Brochure regarding education and training for veterans. Covers eligibility, schools, length of schooling, training, payment, apprentice training, and disability. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2261

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2159/

img Tomi Iino and young woman at banquet (ddr-densho-368-351)

Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-351/

img Windsurfers at Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-307)

Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-307/

img Bill and Tomi Iino sitting at restaurant (ddr-densho-368-304)

Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-304/

img Veterans socializing on hotel patio (ddr-densho-368-343)

50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-343/

img Veterans marching in veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-363)

Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-363/

img Banquet speakers and attendees (ddr-densho-368-323)

Banquet at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-323/

img Men with flag in veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-409)

From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-409/

img Token from 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 442nd RCT (ddr-densho-368-320)

Printed on front: 50th 442 RCT/Golden Anniversary/Go for Broke/March 23, 1993. Written on back: limited edition

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-320/

img People walking along beach (ddr-densho-368-308)

Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-308/

doc List of individuals in Reunion photo, object 448 (ddr-densho-368-450)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-450/

img George and May Shiozawa at Sayonara Banquet (ddr-densho-368-325)

Sayonara Banquet for the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT at the Sheraton Hotel

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-325/

img Truck carrying veterans from 2nd Battalion-Company E.F.G.H in parade (ddr-densho-368-418)

Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-418/

img Veterans parade including trucks and banners (ddr-densho-368-431)

Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-431/

img Two women at Maui's Whaler's Village (ddr-densho-368-283)

Older woman is Tomi Iino. Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-283/

img Tomi Iino and young woman eating food outside shopping center. (ddr-densho-368-314)

Ala Moana Shopping Center. Sightseeing on O'ahu during 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-314/

img Group of veterans from the 442nd RCT (ddr-densho-368-376)

Event of the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-376/

doc "Biffontaine Remembers" booklet (ddr-densho-368-411)

From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-411/

img Flower arrangement in vase (ddr-densho-368-294)

Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-294/

img Veterans marching in parade (ddr-densho-368-419)

Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-419/