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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 66 (ddr-densho-1000-153-66)

Using a telephone to tap into a Japanese army communications wire

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 75 (ddr-densho-1000-153-75)

Shouting military orders in Japanese to confuse the enemy

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 84 (ddr-densho-1000-153-84)

Reactions to visiting Hiroshima after the atomic bombing

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 64 (ddr-densho-1000-153-64)

Entering combat zone, assigned to a battalion as a linguist

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 58 (ddr-densho-1000-153-58)

Traveling by ship to an unknown destination overseas

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-153-15)

Being allowed to attend a prestigious school because of family ties

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 48 (ddr-densho-1000-153-48)

Seizing an opportunity to leave camp by volunteering for the army

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-153-31)

Meeting Japanese families while delivering groceries to outlying communities

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1000-153-29)

Taking a job in a produce market to learn the business

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-153-19)

Returning to the United States at request of mother

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 67 (ddr-densho-1000-153-67)

Being able to understand the dialect of an intercepted Japanese communication

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 …

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doc Four-part article regarding Juji Kasai's report on Japan-U.S. relations (ddr-njpa-4-630)

Article title and sub-heading [translation]: "Japan-U.S. Relationship in Crisis Kasai Juji reporting from Washington, D.C." Article text [translation]: "The following serial reports are from telegrams Juji Kasai sent to Tokyo while he met with politicians, diplomats, news reporters, and friends during his 6-day visit to Washington..."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-630/

img Two women sitting by fountain (ddr-ajah-6-843)

Caption below photo: Hatsuyo Ozeki (left) and friend Hanae Nakayama, Alameda, CA., circa late 1940s-1950s. Friends since they were young children, in 1912 both were sent back to Japan as children aboard the same chip. They later returned to Alameda, but probably not at the same time.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 60 (ddr-densho-1000-153-60)

Landing in India, receiving combat training

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 55 (ddr-densho-1000-153-55)

Tutoring Caucasian junior officers in Japanese language

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 46 (ddr-densho-1000-153-46)

Feeling discriminated against as a Kibei

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-153-4)

Learning Japanese as a first language

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 62 (ddr-densho-1000-153-62)

The origin of the nickname "Merrill's Marauders"

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 65 (ddr-densho-1000-153-65)

Witnessing first casualty, dealing with fear

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 69 (ddr-densho-1000-153-69)

Thoughts on the value of intelligence information

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 51 (ddr-densho-1000-153-51)

Being inducted into the Military Intelligence Service

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.

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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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 82 (ddr-densho-1000-153-82)

Becoming a military police officer in China

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.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 49 (ddr-densho-1000-153-49)

Being warned not to volunteer for the military's "spy school," but deciding to go anyway

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-153-44)

Keeping busy to pass the time in assembly center, trying not to feel too angry

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 …

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