As a Korean American I deeply appreciate the importance of preserving these monuments and the history. My utmost respect to the 100th, the 442nd, the 522nd, and the Japanese American intelligence officers in the pacific war who fought bravely and proved themselves for all of us. Their sacrifices should never be forgotten. I have visited Manzanar, Poston, and JANM in LA. I plan to visit the others in the future.
Hey @daboyup2nogood, I don't know if you knew this but there was one Korean American that served in the 442. His name was Colonel Young Oak Kim. You can see his interview on You tube. The title of that vid. is ~ Colonel Young Oak Kim recalls when he joined the 100th infantry battalion. After I saw what he said about joining the 442, I had nothing but mad respect for that man. Made me proud to be called an American!
Thank you for sharing this! Wish my grandparents were more open about it before they passed. I'm amazed at how well they handled this, and their patriotism even after the camps.
As a sansei from Hawaii whose father was incarcerated in an internment camp in Utah, this documentary gave me further appreciation for what he went through. He ended his life soon after he returned from his incarceration, so I didn't have a chance to know him as I was only 10 months old when it left this world. Thank you for producing this informative and moving piece of history.
I’m from Japan living here 45 years. In Japan, we never have been taught how Japanese American were treated in US when the war started. Like your parents here in U.S., my parents didn’t want to talk to us about the war. I was born only 9 years after the war end. I think I was lucky to be born in Japan and didn’t have to go through the war.
Thank you sweethearts for sharing your insights through pain of thoughts...but with the strength and courage to educate us. My prayers 🙏 forward to generations to continue, no matter race or creed, remember that the person next to you, is just as important as yourself.....(Dr. Charles Stanley).....
We haven’t learned, there are people still locked up over two years after the January 6th event still waiting trial! That’s two years prison without a conviction! They have not been found guilty!!
Unbelievable and not well known. I grew up in the east and this was never taught in my history classes. I am wondering if this was taught in California public schools
Was not taught until the late 80’s and early 90’s in some areas/schools. Even less afterwards. Some colleges of course covered this in an Asian American studies class. Why this period is because the Civil Rights Act of 1988 was signed by Ronald Reagan at this time. What is often not mentioned also is how higher education was denied. Some colleges banned Japanese Americans and this was even when they were already attending there when the incarceration occurred. Some schools have had post graduation ceremonies honoring those who were not able to finish whatever education they couldn’t. Many Japanese Americans became gardeners and the females sewers or maids. The kids saw how hard their parents worked and decided to study in school.
Mentioned, glossed over but not really taught. I recommend "Facing the Mountain" and "Farewell to Manzanar" to learn more. As a fiction based on the subject, "Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet" is also a very well written book.
There is a reason it is “not well known”. It was a Reaction by Our Country to maintain the Safety of Our Citizens. The japs had Caused this Ridiculous UN Provoked Attack on us & we had No Way of Knowing which Side these people were On!! At Least Our government was For The People at that time.
My mom was born in Jamaica, Queens, NY. I grew up in CA and was aware of the internment camps, but I found out recently that my mom had never heard of this. Mom was born in 1931 and was a teen by the end of WW II. I imagine the internment camps didn’t make the newspapers on the East Coast. I made certain to take my sons to Manzanar.
You are missing the point. Sure they must have had their doubts. But the reason why the Nisei soldiers were so ferocious cuz they were fighting to prove to the racists at the time that no matter what, the Japanese Americans would not be broken but will rise up stronger. And they did. BTW, the Niseis were not forced to go to the war. They did volunteer.
You were forced into separate communities when your country declared War on This one. You Should be Grateful my Country is so accommodating & let you stay here. The ones that signed up did it by Choice. Their Choice. If you don’t like it here You can always Go Home!
❤. 2023. Evergreen by Naomi Hirahara 1947 Japanese Americans are sent to camps and released and sent to Chicago , they return to Little Tokyo and find Bronzville. A black community. The Jewish community move out, the mob, the KKK and 100/442. Japanese American soldiers “ Go for broke”. Hammer Japanese American Zoot suture from Chicago. Great book . Enjoy 😢
They forget where they came from to settle because of oppression from their homeland. They did the same to the indigenous from the east to the west. You ran from let's say...your own country, to what?!?! Disrespect and disrupt our way of life?!?!?!.....sssssssss...
As a Korean American I deeply appreciate the importance of preserving these monuments and the history. My utmost respect to the 100th, the 442nd, the 522nd, and the Japanese American intelligence officers in the pacific war who fought bravely and proved themselves for all of us. Their sacrifices should never be forgotten. I have visited Manzanar, Poston, and JANM in LA. I plan to visit the others in the future.
I have living her 45 years. I only visited Manzanar. I should visit other internment camps. Your comment motivated me to visit other camps.
Hey @daboyup2nogood, I don't know if you knew this but there was one Korean American that served in the 442. His name was Colonel Young Oak Kim. You can see his interview on You tube. The title of that vid. is ~ Colonel Young Oak Kim recalls when he joined the 100th infantry battalion. After I saw what he said about joining the 442, I had nothing but mad respect for that man. Made me proud to be called an American!
@josewong5412 yes, I have read about him. He led the 442 guys into many battles and fought together. What a guy.
Thank you for sharing this! Wish my grandparents were more open about it before they passed. I'm amazed at how well they handled this, and their patriotism even after the camps.
As a sansei from Hawaii whose father was incarcerated in an internment camp in Utah, this documentary gave me further appreciation for what he went through. He ended his life soon after he returned from his incarceration, so I didn't have a chance to know him as I was only 10 months old when it left this world. Thank you for producing this informative and moving piece of history.
Such a good documentary! Thank you to the survivors for telling their story.
I’m from Japan living here 45 years. In Japan, we never have been taught how Japanese American were treated in US when the war started. Like your parents here in U.S., my parents didn’t want to talk to us about the war. I was born only 9 years after the war end. I think I was lucky to be born in Japan and didn’t have to go through the war.
Great walkthrough. Thanks for sharing…!
Thank you sweethearts for sharing your insights through pain of thoughts...but with the strength and courage to educate us. My prayers 🙏 forward to generations to continue, no matter race or creed, remember that the person next to you, is just as important as yourself.....(Dr. Charles Stanley).....
Priceless.......
Absolutely powerful and brilliant production! Thank you for unveiling this truth in American history. Let's face it.
Awesome!
Every tasty done, these people are amazing, tribute to there people
How can we learn from the past wrongs and never repeat it again?
We haven’t learned, there are people still locked up over two years after the January 6th event still waiting trial! That’s two years prison without a conviction! They have not been found guilty!!
@@the1plantguy Trump will pardon them. Just make sure to vote.
Unbelievable and not well known. I grew up in the east and this was never taught in my history classes. I am wondering if this was taught in California public schools
Was not taught until the late 80’s and early 90’s in some areas/schools. Even less afterwards.
Some colleges of course covered this in an Asian American studies class.
Why this period is because the Civil Rights Act of 1988 was signed by Ronald Reagan at this time.
What is often not mentioned also is how higher education was denied. Some colleges banned Japanese Americans and this was even when they were already attending there when the incarceration occurred.
Some schools have had post graduation ceremonies honoring those who were not able to finish whatever education they couldn’t.
Many Japanese Americans became gardeners and the females sewers or maids. The kids saw how hard their parents worked and decided to study in school.
Mentioned, glossed over but not really taught. I recommend "Facing the Mountain" and "Farewell to Manzanar" to learn more. As a fiction based on the subject, "Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet" is also a very well written book.
There is a reason it is “not well known”. It was a Reaction by Our Country to maintain the Safety of Our Citizens. The japs had Caused this Ridiculous UN Provoked Attack on us & we had No Way of Knowing which Side these people were On!! At Least Our government was For The People at that time.
My mom was born in Jamaica, Queens, NY. I grew up in CA and was aware of the internment camps, but I found out recently that my mom had never heard of this. Mom was born in 1931 and was a teen by the end of WW II. I imagine the internment camps didn’t make the newspapers on the East Coast.
I made certain to take my sons to Manzanar.
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It was NOT a sacrifice because it was FORCED not voluntary. This was another disgusting event in our history!
Shikata ga nai...
@@cleekmaker00 what
You are missing the point. Sure they must have had their doubts. But the reason why the Nisei soldiers were so ferocious cuz they were fighting to prove to the racists at the time that no matter what, the Japanese Americans would not be broken but will rise up stronger. And they did. BTW, the Niseis were not forced to go to the war. They did volunteer.
You were forced into separate communities when your country declared War on This one. You Should be Grateful my Country is so accommodating & let you stay here. The ones that signed up did it by Choice. Their Choice. If you don’t like it here You can always Go Home!
GAMON
❤. 2023. Evergreen by Naomi Hirahara 1947 Japanese Americans are sent to camps and released and sent to Chicago , they return to Little Tokyo and find Bronzville. A black community. The Jewish community move out, the mob, the KKK and 100/442. Japanese American soldiers “ Go for broke”. Hammer Japanese American Zoot suture from Chicago. Great book . Enjoy 😢
Statue of Liberty 🗽......
They forget where they came from to settle because of oppression from their homeland. They did the same to the indigenous from the east to the west. You ran from let's say...your own country, to what?!?! Disrespect and disrupt our way of life?!?!?!.....sssssssss...
And I am speaking of the people's from across the Atlantic....
Shameless, deceitful....Through the ages! "I came, I saw, I conquered"! All in arrogance for control and wealth....so shallow..