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Sugamo Prison and the Tokyo Trials
One young American's experience during post-war occupation duty in Japan.
One young American's experience during post-war occupation duty in Japan.
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 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.
In the bloodiest of battles in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
The final nine months were the deadliest in the Pacific theater.