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Issei waiting to receive their redress checks

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Yanagihara Collection

This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks. Shown here are Mr. Ishimitsu (left) and Mr. Nakagawa.

Oct-90

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Courtesy of Akio Yanagihara

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