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Father as prisoner of war in hospital
(1922–2014) Political and civil rights activist.

Sudden change in status
(1930-2016) Weightlifter. Two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Family's deportation from Peru to U.S. after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
(1930-2018) Nisei born in Peru. Taken to the United States during WWII.

Playing baseball along with American Nisei and Kibei
(1930-2018) Nisei born in Peru. Taken to the United States during WWII.

Dealing with racism within army unit in Korea
(b. 1939) Japanese American painter, printmaker & professor

The reason for coming to Japan
(b. 1967) Hawai`i-born professional fighter in Japan

Laid off for being Canadian
(b. 1922) Canadian Nisei who was unable to return to Canada from Japan until 1952

Volunteering to serve for the U.S. military in Japan
(1923-2011) Lawyer, MIS veteran, founder of Francis and Sarah Sogi Foundation

Awareness of concentration camps as a Japanese American
(1923-2011) Lawyer, MIS veteran, founder of Francis and Sarah Sogi Foundation

Being stationed in Japan during the American occupation
(1923-2011) Lawyer, MIS veteran, founder of Francis and Sarah Sogi Foundation

Attempts to sign up for military service
(1917 - 2004) Political activist


Appearance vs. Combat Effectiveness
(1919 - 2006) World War II and Korean War veteran


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