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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)
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Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee 1964 Reunion Committee. The photograph was taken at the Nisei Veterans Committee Hall in Seattle, Washington.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-13/
Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-578)
img Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-578)
This funeral service was held at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-578/
Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-204)
img Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-204)
These women are selling sushi at the bazaar.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-204/
Visit from Senator Daniel Inouye (ddr-densho-114-362)
img Visit from Senator Daniel Inouye (ddr-densho-114-362)
This photo was taken at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-362/
Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-613)
img Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-613)
Gold Star parents attending the service at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-613/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-742)
img 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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-742/
National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-382)
img National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-382)
Dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel as part of the reunion main banquet.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-382/
Crowning of the Reunion Queen (ddr-densho-114-405)
img 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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-405/
Nisei War Memorial Monument (ddr-densho-114-577)
img Nisei War Memorial Monument (ddr-densho-114-577)
Veterans place a wreath on the Nisei War Memorial Monument at Lake View Cemetery.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-577/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-592)
img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-592)
This memorial service was held at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-592/
National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-386)
img National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-386)
Greeting the Hawaii delegation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-386/
Funeral service for Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-702)
img Funeral service for Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-702)
This service was held at the Tacoma Buddhist Church.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-702/
Three nisei veterans (ddr-densho-114-274)
img Three nisei veterans (ddr-densho-114-274)
Three nisei veterans admiring the 442nd Regimental Combat Team "Go for Broke" shirt.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-274/
Memorial Day parade (ddr-densho-114-214)
img Memorial Day parade (ddr-densho-114-214)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-214/
Dinner at Maneki Restaurant (ddr-densho-114-451)
img 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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-451/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-736)
img 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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-736/
Christmas party (ddr-densho-114-301)
img Christmas party (ddr-densho-114-301)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-301/
Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-242)
img Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-242)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-242/
Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-202)
img 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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-202/
National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-340)
img National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-340)
This reunion dinner took place in the Grand Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-340/
Golf tournament dinner (ddr-densho-114-206)
img Golf tournament dinner (ddr-densho-114-206)
Participants of the Nisei Veterans Committee golf tournament eating a celebratory dinner in Chinatown.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-206/
Hawaiian musical group (ddr-densho-114-372)
img Hawaiian musical group (ddr-densho-114-372)
As part of a promotional tour, this group is performing at the Nisei Veterans Committee Clubhouse.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-372/
Nisei veteran (ddr-densho-114-561)
img Nisei veteran (ddr-densho-114-561)
Hiroshi Miyamura, a Medal of Honor recipient, is autographing books at Nisei Veterans Committee Hall.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-561/
Women's Auxiliary Club installation dinner (ddr-densho-114-360)
img Women's Auxiliary Club installation dinner (ddr-densho-114-360)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-360/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-638)
img 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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-638/
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