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img Captured German jeep (ddr-densho-114-119)

Original caption: Americans of Japanese descent of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 34th Division, Fifth Army, examine a still smouldering German vehicle, after entering Leghorn, Italy, which they helped to capture. July 19, 1944.

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img Japanese surrender ceremony (ddr-densho-127-2)

Two American soldiers stand at the Supreme Headquarters of the Chinese Army, location of the surrender ceremony. (L to R): Lt. Col. John Burden, Chief of Sino Translation and Interrogation Center, Grant Hirabayashi.

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. VI No. 37 (May 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-266)

Selected article titles: "Bishop to Visit from New Haven" (p. 1), "Rohwerians are Entertained" (p. 1), "Report: Three More Wounded" (p. 1), "Army Writer Interviews" (p. 2), "ACLU Will Aid Nisei" (p. 3).

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 10 (July 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-366)

Selected article titles: "Parker Dam Not Endangered Declares Ickes" (p. 1), "Fourth Group of Army Volunteers to Leave Sunday" (p. 1), "Nisei Sergeant Gives Highlight of Life at Camp Savage, Minnesota" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-366/

img Takeo and Mitzi Isoshima (ddr-densho-477-156)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima (left) with Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima (right) sitting on his lap. Takeo is in an Army uniform. Written on the photo is: "Takeo + Mitsuko March 1, 1943" in black ink.

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 694 (May 3, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-729)

Selected article titles: "Japan Now Using Ancient Soochow as Example City" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Two Lads Formerly of Seattle Are in Uncle Sam's Army" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-729/

img Wang Jingwei seated with General Fujita (ddr-njpa-1-1049)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "From Shanghai. 1. General Fujita, commander of army forces in the Shanghai area, meeting Wang Jingwei at Wang's residence (taken the night of the 12th). [Stamped] February 15, 1940."

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img Northeast corner of 6th and King Street (ddr-densho-353-117)

Japanese businesses included the Dreamland Hotel, Komatsu-Zashi, Abe's dry goods store, Tokyo-Wan, Fujii Hotel, Inouye clothing store, New Golden Shoe repair, the Ogata's dry cleaning shop and the Salvation Army mission.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 28 (November 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-443)

Selected article titles: "F. Fukui Among Nine In Custody Of Army" (p. 1), "'Kokumin Gakko' Is Official Title Of Japanese Schools" (p. 1), "No More Cold Showers!! Coal Pile Is Replenished" (p. 1).

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 40 (November 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-42)

Selected article titles: "Comply with Smoking Ban at All Indoor Gatherings" (p. 1), "263 Casualties Listed from 9 Centers-WRA" (p. 2), and "Issei Volunteers to Be Accepted by U.S. Army" (p. 2).

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 17 No. 20 (November 20, 1943) (ddr-pc-15-45)

Selected article titles: "Utah Governor Upholds Right Of Japanese Americans; Says Evacuees Will Return to Coast. State Executive Expresses Hope Time Will Never Come When Liberties of Citizens Are Limited Because of Darker Skin, Slanted Eyes or Religion" (p. 1), "Report Army Arrested Tule Ringleaders. Placed in Special Stockade at Tule Lake, Chronicle Reports" (p. 1), …

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Collection Go For Broke National Education Center Sue Kato Collection (ddr-csujad-49)

The Sue Kato Collection consists of personal materials documenting Sue Kato's (nee Ogata) time serving in World War II with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Sue Kato served as a clerk at Fort Devens and Fort Myers as well as a translator with the language and translation sections at Camp Ritchie.

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 30 (April 13, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-197)

"Japanese Government Ready to Purchase Farm Lands Owned by People in Other Countries" (p. 1), "House Approves Claims Fund" (p. 1), "JACL ADC Will Take Strong Stand to Fight Segregation in Army" (p. 2).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 24 (March 13, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-94)

"Center Blaze Sufferers Get Loss Claims" (p. 1), "Nisei War Memorial Army Raises $1,623 Here" (p. 1), "Union Membership Sought for Issei" (p. 2), "Fights Seizure of Alien's Land for War Claims" (p. 4).

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Supplement Series 15 (December 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-97-256)

Selected article titles: "Balance of September Pay Checks Here" (p. 1), "Classes Set for Army Candidates" (p. 1), "Barbers to Hold Meeting Thursday" (p. 1), "College Students to Meet with YMCA Worker" (p. 1).

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img Nisei soldiers leaving battle (ddr-densho-114-15)

Original caption: Company B, 100th Bn. 34th Division, Hawaiian American troops of Japanese ancestry leave the line for regimental reserve after 16 days in the Battle for Leghorn. U.S. Fifth Army. 15 July 1944.

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doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 25 (March 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-393)

Selected article titles: "Army Board Hears Appeals on Cases of Segregants" (p. 1), "Cincinnati Has New Family Style Evacuee Hostel" (p. 3), "Aliens May Have Portrait Cameras" (p. 3), "Anti-Japanese Bill" (p. 3).

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XV No. 30 (October 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-417)

Selected article titles: "Specialists: Training Offered Boys by Army" (p. 1), "Segregants Meals to be Served in Luggage Diners" (p. 1), "Medical Exams for Segregants" (p. 1), "4079 School Children Given Examinations" (p. 2).

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. IV No. 27 (April 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-154)

Selected article titles: "Dependency Benefits for All" (p. 1), "Nine Poston Nisei Arrested" (p. 1), "Noted Magazine Writer Will Interview Residents" (p. 2), "Department of Justice to Return Ft. Missoula to Army" (p. 3).

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. V No. 40 (November 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-218)

Selected article titles: "7th Army ' Lost Bt.' Rescued by Nisei in 442D" (p. 1), "No School on 13, 14 as Teachers Convene" (p. 1), "Congregation Will Hear the Call to Action Sun." (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-143-218/

doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. VI No. 28 (November 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-152)

Selected article titles: "New Openings Offered Nisei in U.S. Army" (p. 1), "Poston Recreation Group Challenges Gila" (p. 1), "Editorial: A New Way of Life" (p. 2), "First Shipment of Chairs Arrive" (p. 3).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 25 (January 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-26)

Selected article titles: "Beet Farmers Cooperative" (p. 1), "Military Affairs Committee: Senators Ask Army to Take Over WRA Centers" (p. 1), "Halt Salt Lake, Denver Leaves" (p. 4), "Hawaii Sends More Evacuees" (p. 4).

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img Nisei soldiers escorting captured Germans (ddr-densho-37-21)

Original caption: "German storm troopers surrender to rifleman of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Americans of Japanese ancestry), after a short but rather sharp exchange of fire. Fifth Army, Orciano area, Italy, July 15, 1944."

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img Wang Jingwei preparing to give a speech (ddr-njpa-1-1059)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "From Guangdong (13th). Wang Jingwei calling out to the people of southern China via radio (taken by the news department of the Southern China Expeditionary Army). [Stamped] April 18, 1940."

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vh David Yano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-519)

Sansei male. Born July 19, 1944, in Washington, D.C. Grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. Volunteered for the army and served in Germany. Raised a family and worked in construction in Bethesda, Maryland.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-519/

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