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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-113)

Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship [typed draft]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-113/

img Portrait of Richmond K. Turner (ddr-njpa-1-2125)

Caption on reverse: "U.S. leader in Gilbert Islands victory. Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner of the U.S. Navy was in charge of amphibious operations which led to the capture of the South Pacific Gilbert Islands from the Japanese."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2125/

doc Letter from F.W. Cleaves, U.S. Naval Reserve (ddr-densho-446-95)

Letter of certification of Tsai's employment at Columbia University in Translation Unit since October 1944 and before that in Research Unit 2. Cleaves vouches for Tsai's loyalty, integrity, and work of great value to the U.S. Navy and U.S. war effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-95/

doc Letter from Allan R. Bosworth, Captain, U.S. Navy, to Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-51)

A letter from Allan R. Bosworth to Michi Weglyn in which Bosworth states that he will not read Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy: the Untold Story of America's Concentration Camps" because he believes that story has already been told. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-51/

img Raymond A. Spruance (ddr-njpa-1-1829)

Caption on reverse: "5/10/44. U.S. Navy Central Pacific Commander. Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, as commander of the Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy, directs naval operations in the Central Pacific. He led the American task force that attacked Japanese bases in the Western Carolines, within 600 miles of the Philippine Islands, and was in over-all command …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1829/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 30 (April 22, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-16)

"NVC to Show 442nd Film" (p. 1), "U.S. Navy Now Admits Nisei" (p. 1), "Three Judges Hear Case of Mrs. Bouiss" (p. 1), "Two Wholesale Evacuations: American and Canadian" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-16/

img Lieutenant Commander Donald T. Eller and the U.S. Destroyer Burns (ddr-njpa-1-217)

Caption on reverse: "U.S. Destroyer Sinks Japanese Four-Convoy in Marshalls Area. Lieutenant Commander Donald T. Eller of the U.S. Navy (upper left) is the commander of the destroyer Burns (pictured below), which sank an entire convoy of four Japanese ships in the Marshall Islands area while operating with a U.S. Navy task force in the attack …

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img Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. receiving the Distinguished Service Medal and Gold Star (ddr-njpa-1-558)

Caption on reverse: "U.S. Admiral awarded Gold Star. Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., of the U.S. navy (left), commander-in-chief of Allied forces in the South Pacific; Frank Knox (center), U.S. secretary of the navy, and Admiral Ernest J. King, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations, line up in Secretary Knox's office where, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-558/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 47, No.5 (August 1, 1958) (ddr-pc-30-31)

Select article titles: "Stranded Japanese wife of sailor finds U.S. Navy had heart as red tape cut" (p.1); "Urge chapters give delegates free hand on voting of JACL's U.S.-Japan policy" (p. 5); "House passes bill to aid alien not listed as 'Legally Admitted'" (p.8)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-30-31/

img Franklin D. Roosevelt presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor (ddr-njpa-1-1652)

Caption on reverse: "President honors U.S. naval hero through son. President Franklin D. Roosevelt awards the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumoushly to Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan of the U.S. Navy, who lost his life in the Americal naval victory over the Japanese in the Solomon Islands in November. Admiral Callaghan's son, Lieut. Daniel J. Callaghan, …

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img Charles S. Thomas shaking hands with Felix B. Stump (ddr-njpa-1-2066)

Caption on reverse: "Navy Secretary greeted by Adm. Stump: Charles S. Thomas, secretary of the Navy, is shown being greeted by Adm. Felix B. Stump, commander-in-chief, Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet, on his arrival at Hickam at 9:30 this morning with Mrs. Thomas for a two-day visit before leaving here Saturday night on an inspection tour …

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img Frank Knox in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-766)

Caption on reverse: "Navy secretary calls: Arriving here last evening on board a four-motored navy patrol bomber from San Francisco, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox was received this morning by the territorial, naval and army officials. At 9:25 a.m. today, Knox made an official call on Governor Poindexter at Iolani palace and was later given …

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img Military leaders at an award ceremony (ddr-njpa-1-2288)

Caption on reverse: "Former commandant of U.S. Marines decorated by Secretary of Navy: At a ceremony in Washington, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox (left) congratulates General Thomas Holcomb after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal for his 'exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service' as commandant of the U.S. marine corps from December 1, 1936 to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2288/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 20 (November 17, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-46)

Selected article titles: "Navy Opens Ranks to Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "1000 Tule Lake Renunciants Enter Suit to Regain Rights. Mass Petitions Filed in U.S. Court Charging Duress from Government, Seditious Groups" (p. 1), "WRA Closes Heart Mountain, Gila Centers" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-17-46/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XV No. 17 (September 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-403)

Selected article titles: "Income Tax Filing Deadline September 15" (p. 1), "Funds Deposited in Sumitomo to be Disbursed" (p. 1), "Ten Exchangees Return Here" (p. 1), "Cameras Wanted by U.S. Navy" (p. 1), "Over 2000 Out on Indefinite Leave from Poston" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-403/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 30 (March 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-287)

Selected article titles: "5 Oppose Draft at Ht. Mountain; Heads Baffled" (p. 1), "War Department's Views on Nisei Draft Revealed" (p. 1), "Topaz Youths Take Army, Navy Training Program Tests Today" (p. 1), "Carl Sandburg Says Most Nisei are Loyal to U.S." (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-287/

img Naval leaders of Japan and other countries at a wake for Heihachiro Togo (ddr-njpa-4-1780)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Osumi, Minister of the Navy, invited the commanders-in-chief of every country. [Tokyo 1934 June 7]. Minister of the Navy Osumi held a party after the national funeral of Togo, who was the General of the Army. Traiyer, Commander-in-Chief of the support fleet, and three others attended the party. They came from England. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1780/

doc Daily Press Review, Vol. 2, No. 22 (ddr-densho-156-199)

Article titles: "Letters to Editors"; "Navy Opens Jap Language School"; "Senate Debate Near on Bill to Restrain All Japs in U.S."; "Trial Opens to Outlaw Japs"; "Canada Jails Japs for Striking in Work Camp"; "Suit to Disenfranchise Japanese Citizens"; "Restricted Axis Aliens Allowed to Work Crops"; "Herb Caen Items."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-199/

img Reparation of machinery (ddr-densho-397-163)

The caption in the photo album reads "Dr. Cotner and Keio Grads look thru documents concerning machines belonging to Keio Univ until JPSE navy took over Sendai". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-163/

vh Jun Ogimachi Interview (ddr-manz-1-99)

Nisei male. Born May 26, 1928, in San Fernando, California. Grew up in San Fernando, where father ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, with family. After leaving camp, lived briefly in Chicago, Illinois, before returning to San Fernando. Served in the U.S. Navy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-99/

img U.S. Army general awarding medals to British officers (ddr-njpa-1-192)

Caption on reverse: "British Officers Decorated by U.S. General. Allied military and naval leaders are pictured in London after a ceremony in which Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, commander of U.S. Army forces in the European Theater of Operations, awarded the Legion of Merit decoration to Brigadier Eric E. Mockler-Ferryman of the British Army and Vice …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-192/

Narrator Jun Ogimachi

Nisei male. Born May 26, 1928, in San Fernando, California. Grew up in San Fernando, where father ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, with family. After leaving camp, lived briefly in Chicago, Illinois, before returning to San Fernando. Served in the U.S. Navy.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/503/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 18 (November 4, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-44)

Selected article titles: "Promise Made by Rescued Men Kept as 442nd Veterans Proclaimed 'Honorary Texans'" (p. 1), "Gov. Warren Asked to Appoint Qualified Nisei to State Posts" (p. 2), "Secretary Acheson to Await California Decision Before Intervening in Land Law Case" (p. 3), "Issei Veterans of U.S. Navy In Japan to Get Pensions" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-22-44/

doc Navy's first Nisei nurse; First to get job (ddr-csujad-49-31)

Newspaper clippings on Ensign Grace Tanizawa, the first Nisei U.S. Navy nurse. An item from: pages 22-23 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_021_03

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-31/

img Portrait of Richmond K. Turner (ddr-njpa-1-2126)

Caption on reverse: "Commands Marshalls landing fleet. Rear Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, commander of the U.S. Navy Amphibious Force in the Central Pacific, in in charge of American amphibious operations against the Japanese in the Marshall Islands. He also commanded amphibious operations in the South Pacific Gilbert Islands, which were wrested from the enemy."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2126/

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