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Description
Two articles on Japanese Americans serving in US military during WWII. "Ex-Jap soldier justifies his U.S. citizenship" and "No Japs wanted." First article about protest from a Canadian American refusing to swear oath of allegiance in ceremony beside Japanese American US Army soldier Terry T. Do. Judge upholds his decision and states "And it is my opinion and that of all others who have worked with Terry that any doubts which ever have been cast upon his loyalty to the United States are not only unfounded, but insulting." Second editorial article about racism towards Japanese American community among civilians throughout the west coast through organizations such as the "Japanese Exclusion League". Editorial article highlights merits, loyalty, and bravery of decorated Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion and argues to judge Nisei soldiers based on their efforts during the war, stating "Nisei fighting men belong. Not all civilians do." The War Relocation Authority (WRA), together with the Wartime Civil Control Administration (WCCA), the Civil Affairs Division (CAD) and the Office of the Commanding General (OFG) of the Western Defense Command (WDC) operated together to segregate and house some 110,000 men women and children from 1942 to 1945. The collection contains documents and photographs relating to the establishment and administrative workings of the (WDC), the (WRA) and the (WCCA) for the year 1942.
Type
text
Format
Clippings; Articles; Newsletters 2 pages, typescript with printed photograph application/pdf
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion World War II--Military service--Medals and awards Race and racism--Cross-racial relations Race and racism--Discrimination Identity and values--Nisei Immigration and citizenship--Anti-immigration sentiment Immigration and citizenship--Law and legislation--Legal cases
Source
San Jose State University Department of Special Collections and Archives
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