Primarily remembered as one of the titans of mid-century graphic design, S. Neil Fujita’s life was disrupted and marred by World War II and the ramifications of Executive Order 9066.
In this clip, Erwin Blonder talks about how his unit was cut off by the Germans in France and isolated for days.
The Japanese Americans who served in Company B of the 1800th should be remembered for their courage and dedication.
In 1946, Pfc. Sadao Munemori became the first Japanese American awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on the Gothic Line during World War II.
Grant Ichikawa volunteered for US Army service while incarcerated in the Gila River camp. His service as a Japanese translator and interpreter was just the beginning of a long military career.
Join us as we honor all of our nation’s veterans. On Veterans Day, the Museum will offer free admission to veterans of all conflicts, as well as an engaging all-day slate of online commemorative programming, including a virtual commemorative ceremony at 11 a.m. followed by a performance from the Victory Belles.
Before becoming the most highly decorated unit for its size in the Army, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team trained at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.