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 (708)

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Group of veterans at banquet (ddr-densho-368-369)
img Group of veterans at banquet (ddr-densho-368-369)
Group includes Willie Kiyota in first row on right. Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Flowers and plants (ddr-densho-368-300)
img Flowers and plants (ddr-densho-368-300)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Bill and Tomi Iino sitting at restaurant (ddr-densho-368-305)
img Bill and Tomi Iino sitting at restaurant (ddr-densho-368-305)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Attendees at banquet (ddr-densho-368-352)
img Attendees at banquet (ddr-densho-368-352)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Tomi Iino along street for veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-427)
img Tomi Iino along street for veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-427)
Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Veterans marching in parade (ddr-densho-368-416)
img Veterans marching in parade (ddr-densho-368-416)
Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Two men at reunion (ddr-densho-368-403)
img Two men at reunion (ddr-densho-368-403)
Pictured on right: Willie Kiyota. From the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Attendees of banquet (ddr-densho-368-374)
img Attendees of banquet (ddr-densho-368-374)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Cake at banquet (ddr-densho-368-393)
img Cake at banquet (ddr-densho-368-393)
Cake reads: "Go for Broke!" Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Windsurfers at Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-288)
img Windsurfers at Kahana Beach (ddr-densho-368-288)
Sightseeing on Maui after 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Two veterans at banquet (ddr-densho-368-387)
img Two veterans at banquet (ddr-densho-368-387)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Text of speech given by Eric Saul, US army historian (ddr-densho-368-454)
doc Text of speech given by Eric Saul, US army historian (ddr-densho-368-454)
Given at ceremony to honor Medal of Honor winners William K. Nakamura and James Okubo - Page 1
People lining street for veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-354)
img People lining street for veterans parade (ddr-densho-368-354)
Veterans parade took place along Kalakaua Avenue for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Attendees at Hawaiian luau and show (ddr-densho-368-328)
img Attendees at Hawaiian luau and show (ddr-densho-368-328)
Pictured left to right: Yuk, Janice, Jug, Cookie, unidentified. Hawaiian Luau was an event in the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Tadashi and Florence Kunishige at banquet (ddr-densho-368-337)
img Tadashi and Florence Kunishige at banquet (ddr-densho-368-337)
Banquet held at Sheraton Hotel for 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
Speaker at podium (ddr-densho-368-367)
img Speaker at podium (ddr-densho-368-367)
Event of the 50th anniversary reunion of 442nd RCT
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