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Marriage and Returning to US
Harry Schneider January 26, 2012
In 1948, we were married in a little Methodist Church on the Ginza—just her father, …
Growing up in segregated schools
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
I grew up in a very humble background: my parents were sharecroppers farmers, our living …
Feeling prejudice while looking for jobs
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
I went one year to junior college, but – and I enjoyed it very much …
Joining the army
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
And because of my background, when I got drafted, of course they’d put you in …
Generosity of the Italians
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
The Italians, they were very, very, vociferous. You didn’t have to learn many words before …
Animosity between the Hawaiians and the mainlanders
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
You probably may have heard of some of the animosity between the Hawaiians and the …
Being scared during combat
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
There were times when I was — must confess — scared shit-less. For instance, when you hear …
Never feared that he wouldn’t come back home
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
That whole period of that intense battle was five days, I think, but I really …
On saving the Lost Battalion
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
When you’re doing your little job, you’re almost totally unaware of the big picture. And …
Coming home to his mother after the war
Susumu “Sus” Ito January 3, 2015
We were there over a year — I was so happy to get back. I still …
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