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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![Nisei Veterans Reunion Committee (ddr-densho-114-13)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/ad/f1/adf155c8d08cb763225dee53f73906d3.jpg)
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Nisei Veterans Reunion Committee (ddr-densho-114-13)
Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee 1964 Reunion Committee. The photograph was taken at the Nisei Veterans Committee Hall in Seattle, Washington.
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Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-578)
This funeral service was held at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
![Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-204)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/32/09/320957b10d2d4750e8e92fa98523fdb4.jpg)
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Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-204)
These women are selling sushi at the bazaar.
![Visit from Senator Daniel Inouye (ddr-densho-114-362)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/2d/a6/2da6dda96d064baf1f635ae7a5875bf5.jpg)
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Visit from Senator Daniel Inouye (ddr-densho-114-362)
This photo was taken at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-613)
Gold Star parents attending the service at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
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Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-742)
This memorial service took place at the Public Safety Building in Seattle as part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion.
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National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-382)
Dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel as part of the reunion main banquet.
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Crowning of the Reunion Queen (ddr-densho-114-405)
Shiro Kashino is crowning the Reunion Queen as part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion festivities.
![Nisei War Memorial Monument (ddr-densho-114-577)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/33/2f/332fb3f2305e2131a69330476420fab9.jpg)
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Nisei War Memorial Monument (ddr-densho-114-577)
Veterans place a wreath on the Nisei War Memorial Monument at Lake View Cemetery.
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Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-592)
This memorial service was held at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
![National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-386)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/b0/bd/b0bd2f7d43d038a48a6db7407c68700b.jpg)
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National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-386)
Greeting the Hawaii delegation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
![Funeral service for Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-702)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/e1/dd/e1dd11c22bcc335d3e8cf22185f98704.jpg)
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Funeral service for Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-702)
This service was held at the Tacoma Buddhist Church.
![Three nisei veterans (ddr-densho-114-274)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/59/ef/59ef723c4636b1e998fa3494edd49a85.jpg)
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Three nisei veterans (ddr-densho-114-274)
Three nisei veterans admiring the 442nd Regimental Combat Team "Go for Broke" shirt.
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Dinner at Maneki Restaurant (ddr-densho-114-451)
Members of the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) and Kendo Club meet to officially transfer the deed of Kendo Hall to the NVC.
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Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-736)
Hiroshi Miyamura, a Medal of Honor recipient, placing a wreath at the Public Safety Building monument in downtown Seattle.
![Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-202)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/31/14/31147b38edae86cf0980d47719f21ad7.jpg)
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Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-202)
Members of the Women's Auxiliary Club operating a booth at the bazaar. This bazaar was held at the Nisei Veterans Committee Hall.
![National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-340)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/67/4c/674c0baf20dfa1bcfc9729d515d916b1.jpg)
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National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-340)
This reunion dinner took place in the Grand Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel.
![Golf tournament dinner (ddr-densho-114-206)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/0e/dc/0edc0d57a1facaf29f16ba83746490d6.jpg)
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Golf tournament dinner (ddr-densho-114-206)
Participants of the Nisei Veterans Committee golf tournament eating a celebratory dinner in Chinatown.
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Hawaiian musical group (ddr-densho-114-372)
As part of a promotional tour, this group is performing at the Nisei Veterans Committee Clubhouse.
![Nisei veteran (ddr-densho-114-561)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/26/1e/261eaf2f57da889386538b988f129013.jpg)
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Nisei veteran (ddr-densho-114-561)
Hiroshi Miyamura, a Medal of Honor recipient, is autographing books at Nisei Veterans Committee Hall.
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Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-638)
This memorial service, held at the Public Safety Building in downtown Seattle, is part of the National Nisei Veterans Reunion.