identity en
My name is Frank Endo, age 81, and I reside in Gardena, California. I was born in Wilmington, California, on April 20, 1923. I had …
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At a time when many U.S. veterans organizations have declining membership, are moribund, or have voted themselves out of existence, the Japanese American Veterans Association …
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Forgive me if mine is a lonely view of the Japanese American community. But, however beclouded my bifocals, I see that community is fading away. …
Introduction During the period of the Occupation of Japan, I worked as an MIS member, and then as a civil servant, in three main areas: …
In August 1945, I was attached to the 33rd Infantry Division in northern Luzon. I had reason to be happy. I was a brand-new 2nd …
For nearly five years, from late 1946 until his firing by President Truman in April 1951, I had the privilege of serving as personal interpreter-aide …
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February 7 • 5 p.m. (PST) |7 p.m. (Mexico City)
Episode 11
Featured Nima: Sergio Hernández Galindo
Guest Host: Alberto Matsumoto
[Language: Spanish]
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