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Military service

The story of Japanese Americans in the military during World War II is complex and in many ways ironic. It is a story of mistrust by the very country for which these soldiers placed themselves in harms' way. Many were drafted directly out of the camps and fought for democracy abroad while their parents and families were incarcerated by their own government.

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Woman standing in field (ddr-densho-466-750)
img Woman standing in field (ddr-densho-466-750)
Caption below photo on album page: Marizza
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Couple standing outside tents (ddr-densho-466-899)
img Couple standing outside tents (ddr-densho-466-899)
Caption below photo on album page: Iolanda
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Milan Cathedral (ddr-densho-466-389)
img Milan Cathedral (ddr-densho-466-389)
Photo partially obscured by adjacent photos
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Woman standing on sidewalk outside store (ddr-densho-466-885)
img Woman standing on sidewalk outside store (ddr-densho-466-885)
Caption below photo on album page: Sumi. Inscription on photo front: To Kim, Always Sumi
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View of islands and ocean from ship (ddr-densho-466-158)
img View of islands and ocean from ship (ddr-densho-466-158)
Caption below photo on album page: The Azores - Atlantic Ocean
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People curling (the sport) outside cafe (ddr-densho-466-813)
img People curling (the sport) outside cafe (ddr-densho-466-813)
Caption below photo on album page: What the hell is this?
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Building on Palais Wilson grounds (ddr-densho-466-851)
img Building on Palais Wilson grounds (ddr-densho-466-851)
Caption below photo on album page: Art Gallery
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Men and women standing at rail of ship (ddr-densho-466-105)
img Men and women standing at rail of ship (ddr-densho-466-105)
Caption below photo on album page: Aboard the Webster Victory
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Portrait of Ryomi Tanino (ddr-densho-466-324)
img Portrait of Ryomi Tanino (ddr-densho-466-324)
Caption below photo on album page: Ryomi Tanino
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Three men in uniform and woman from Red Cross standing by tents (ddr-densho-466-6)
img Three men in uniform and woman from Red Cross standing by tents (ddr-densho-466-6)
Caption below photo on album page: Lt. Lee, ARC Girl, Lt. Girkovich, Lt. Dunn
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Man standing in rows of crops (ddr-densho-466-913)
img Man standing in rows of crops (ddr-densho-466-913)
Caption to right of photo: Tommie
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Cathedral (ddr-densho-466-629)
img Cathedral (ddr-densho-466-629)
Caption below photo on album page: Cathedral of St. Lorenzo
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Two men in uniform sitting with woman (ddr-densho-466-68)
img Two men in uniform sitting with woman (ddr-densho-466-68)
Caption below photo on album page: Kay Iga, Ken Yoshino
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Woman on dock looking up at ship, with dog (ddr-densho-466-154)
img Woman on dock looking up at ship, with dog (ddr-densho-466-154)
Caption below photo on album page: 'Bye Patti!
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Smiling man (ddr-densho-466-680)
img Smiling man (ddr-densho-466-680)
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Man climbing rocks (ddr-densho-466-298)
img Man climbing rocks (ddr-densho-466-298)
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Tall church tower (ddr-densho-466-697)
img Tall church tower (ddr-densho-466-697)
Caption below photo on album page: Saint Jacques Tower
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Three men in uniform (ddr-densho-466-317)
img Three men in uniform (ddr-densho-466-317)
Mote Tokunaga, Geo Mori
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Woman serving coffee to man in uniform (ddr-densho-466-3)
img Woman serving coffee to man in uniform (ddr-densho-466-3)
Caption below photo on album page: Danny - Virginia / How do you rate an extra cup Danny?
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Rows of crosses with flowers (ddr-densho-466-691)
img Rows of crosses with flowers (ddr-densho-466-691)
Caption below photo on album page: Yosh Iwamasa (Hawaii) - Tak Ito
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Men playing volleyball (ddr-densho-466-39)
img Men playing volleyball (ddr-densho-466-39)
Caption below photo on album page: Volley Ball Knockers vs. Beachcombers
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Ground of the Palais Wilson (ddr-densho-466-850)
img Ground of the Palais Wilson (ddr-densho-466-850)
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Three soldiers sitting by stone wall (ddr-densho-466-247)
img Three soldiers sitting by stone wall (ddr-densho-466-247)
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View of side of ski lift and mountains (ddr-densho-466-805)
img View of side of ski lift and mountains (ddr-densho-466-805)
Caption below photo on album page: Trubsee
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Man and woman standing on rooftop (ddr-densho-466-830)
img Man and woman standing on rooftop (ddr-densho-466-830)
Caption below three photos on album page: Stop off in Milano - Hmmm ---Bella Agnioletta
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