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American Legion Resolution 318 (ddr-chijacl-1-100)
doc American Legion Resolution 318 (ddr-chijacl-1-100)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-100/
Kimiko Fujii's American Legion school award (ddr-densho-433-1268)
doc Kimiko Fujii's American Legion school award (ddr-densho-433-1268)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1268/
American Legion Post 266 Resolution (ddr-chijacl-1-124)
doc American Legion Post 266 Resolution (ddr-chijacl-1-124)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-124/
American Legion, Department of Illinois, Resolution (ddr-chijacl-1-101)
doc American Legion, Department of Illinois, Resolution (ddr-chijacl-1-101)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-101/
American Legion, Department of California, Resolution (ddr-chijacl-1-94)
doc American Legion, Department of California, Resolution (ddr-chijacl-1-94)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-94/
Hood River American Legion Post # 22 Honor Roll (ddr-densho-259-719)
img Hood River American Legion Post # 22 Honor Roll (ddr-densho-259-719)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-719/
American Legion, Department of Illinois, DC Resolution #28 (ddr-chijacl-1-102)
doc American Legion, Department of Illinois, DC Resolution #28 (ddr-chijacl-1-102)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-102/
Cheney Legion Hits Jap-American Ban (December 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1079)
doc Cheney Legion Hits Jap-American Ban (December 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1079)
The Seattle Daily Times, December 9, 1944, p. 10
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1079/
American Legion Department of Illinois Resolutions 7 and 8 (ddr-chijacl-1-125)
doc American Legion Department of Illinois Resolutions 7 and 8 (ddr-chijacl-1-125)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-125/
Telegrams from Edward N. Scheiberling (ddr-densho-1007-948)
doc Telegrams from Edward N. Scheiberling (ddr-densho-1007-948)
Responses to requests to restore 15 Japanese Americans, including Frank Hachiya, to the Honor Roll of the American Legion.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-948/
Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 36 (September 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-144)
doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 36 (September 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-144)
Selected article titles: "Wyoming Legion Backs Evacuees. Casper Convention Urges Japanese American Use in National War Effort" (p. 1), "Evacuees Thanked for Aid in Fighting Park Forest Fires" (p. 1), "Kibei Leave Ruling Issued" (p. 1), "Editorial: The Wyoming Legion Reconsiders" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-144/
American Legion, Department of Illinois, DC Resolution #27 and 28 (ddr-chijacl-1-132)
doc American Legion, Department of Illinois, DC Resolution #27 and 28 (ddr-chijacl-1-132)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-132/
Thank you letter sent to T.K. Pharmacy from the American Legion (ddr-densho-319-590)
doc Thank you letter sent to T.K. Pharmacy from the American Legion (ddr-densho-319-590)
A letter from the American Legion Wallace Simpson Post No. 29 to T.K. Pharmacy thanking them for donating a case of soda.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-319-590/
Scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-376)
doc Scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-376)
This page includes articles about the Hood River post of the American Legion. Newspapers include the Oregonian, Washington Post, and Oregon Journal.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-376/
Denson Tribune Vol. I No. 50 (August 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-144-91)
doc Denson Tribune Vol. I No. 50 (August 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-144-91)
Selected article titles: "Eastern Defense Clears 800 Residents" (p. 1), "Sunday Designated Center Baseball Day" (p. 1), "Antidote For: American Legion" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-91/
The Relocation Program (ddr-densho-156-136)
doc The Relocation Program (ddr-densho-156-136)
Address by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, delivered before a meeting of State Commanders and State Adjutants of the American Legion in Indianapolis, Indiana.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-136/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 59 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-303)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 59 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-303)
Selected article titles: "Reveal Return of Five Japanese to Los Angeles Area" (p. 1), "Condemn Hood River's American Legion" (p. 1), "Resident Describes Treatment at Coast" (p. 1), "Justice Department to Head Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Justice Department Assails Hood River" (p. 1), "Sound Advice Given to Returning Nisei" (p. 1), "Negro Church Ready to Fight …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-303/
Weekly Press Review No. 34 (ddr-densho-156-346)
doc Weekly Press Review No. 34 (ddr-densho-156-346)
Original summary excerpt: The American Legion provided the greatest amount of news clippings this week, with departments in Washington, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, Idaho and Arizona adopting resolutions unfavorable to WRA and the evacuees. Exclusion from the West Coast, confinement, and Army control of relocation centers were the three most popular resolution as National Commander Roane Waring …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-346/
Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 78 (ddr-densho-1000-153-78)
vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 78 (ddr-densho-1000-153-78)
Being awarded the Legion of Merit

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-78/
Two children with over-sized postcard from Lettuce Festival Committee (ddr-densho-1007-14)
img Two children with over-sized postcard from Lettuce Festival Committee (ddr-densho-1007-14)
Postcard text:
Mr. President: The Kent Washington Post of the American Legion respectfully invites you to be their guest at their second annual Lettuce Festival on June 22nd, 1935 Signed Lettuce Festival Committee
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-14/
Flag dedication (ddr-densho-37-682)
img Flag dedication (ddr-densho-37-682)
Original WRA caption: Dedication of the project flag and flagpole in the administration area. Attended by representatives of American Legion post of Twin Falls, Idaho and by civic officials of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-682/
Japanese to Quit Texas. American Legion Arranges for Their Return to California. (January 8, 1921) (ddr-densho-56-357)
doc Japanese to Quit Texas. American Legion Arranges for Their Return to California. (January 8, 1921) (ddr-densho-56-357)
The Seattle Daily Times, January 8, 1921, p. 3
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-357/
American Legion Against Japanese. Rigorous Exclusion of Immigrants Advocated in Resolution at Cleveland. (September 29, 1920) (ddr-densho-56-352)
doc American Legion Against Japanese. Rigorous Exclusion of Immigrants Advocated in Resolution at Cleveland. (September 29, 1920) (ddr-densho-56-352)
The Seattle Daily Times, September 9, 1920, p. 5
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-352/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 8 (August 26, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-34)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 8 (August 26, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-34)
Selected article titles: "House-Senate Conference Sets $1,300,000 Ceiling on Budget for Evacuee Claims Program" (p. 1), "California's American Legion Alters Former Stand, Urges Amendment of Alien Land Law" (p. 2), "New GI Brides Act Will Permit Entry of Ineligible Alien Wives" (p. 8).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-22-34/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 60 (January 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-304)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 60 (January 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-304)
Selected article titles: "Army Clearance Notices Ready for Distribution" (p. 1), "Community Activities Welfare Section Move" (p. 1), "Motion to Ban Return of Nisei to Former Job" (p. 1), "First Nisei Veteran Accepted in Hollywood American Legion Post" (p. 2), "Hood River Resident to Welcome Nisei Soldiers" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-304/
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