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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Veterans' organizations (705)

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Rainbow over ocean (ddr-densho-368-309)
img Rainbow over ocean (ddr-densho-368-309)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Spectators of veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-361)
img Spectators of veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-361)
Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Speaker at banquet (ddr-densho-368-353)
img Speaker at banquet (ddr-densho-368-353)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Flower arrangement in vase (ddr-densho-368-299)
img Flower arrangement in vase (ddr-densho-368-299)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Ice carving at banquet (ddr-densho-368-322)
img Ice carving at banquet (ddr-densho-368-322)
Banquet at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Tomi Iino standing near ocean (ddr-densho-368-302)
img Tomi Iino standing near ocean (ddr-densho-368-302)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Willie Kiyota at banquet (ddr-densho-368-341)
img Willie Kiyota at banquet (ddr-densho-368-341)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Tomi Iino sitting on beach (ddr-densho-368-301)
img Tomi Iino sitting on beach (ddr-densho-368-301)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Group of veterans at banquet (ddr-densho-368-365)
img Group of veterans at banquet (ddr-densho-368-365)
Group includes Willie Kiyota in first row on right. Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
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
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
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
Roads near Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-289)
img Roads near Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-289)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Bill Iino in forest (ddr-densho-368-293)
img Bill Iino in forest (ddr-densho-368-293)
Bill Iino sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
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