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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img Truck carrying veterans from 100th Infantry-1st Battalion in parade (ddr-densho-368-421)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-421/

img Swimmer in ocean (ddr-densho-368-296)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-296/

img Veteran at banquet (ddr-densho-368-389)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-389/

img Man filming people on outdoor patio (ddr-densho-368-397)

From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-397/

img Waikiki Trolley in veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-428)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-428/

img Veterans from 3rd Battalion-Companies I.K.L.M marching in parade (ddr-densho-368-423)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-423/

img Reunion attendees at banquet (ddr-densho-368-391)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-391/

img George K. Sato at banquet (ddr-densho-368-334)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-334/

img Women carrying signs in parade (ddr-densho-368-414)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-414/

doc list of individuals in Reunion photo, object 449 (ddr-densho-368-451)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-451/

doc Note attached to 100th/442nd/MIS World War II Memorial Foundation letter (ddr-densho-368-256)

Written on front: Hi William - Join us so that future generations will know that the nisei were there as true patriots of this great nation. Let's show America the spirit of "H" Company while we still have time. Let's make one more effort to "Go For Broke." [illeg.] Keegan

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-256/