John Ushijima oral history interview, part 3 of 7, March 21, 2005

0:00 - Work on a plantation II and American Factors III

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Keywords: alcohol; bugs; German; Hawaii; pineapple

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3:00 - American Factors IV, volunteering for the military, patriotism, and military chaplains

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Keywords: German; Japanese identity and values; manager; pledge; songs

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6:00 - Military chaplains II, induction, and marching near Iolani Palace

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Keywords: bars; Christianity; Hilo; Japanese American soldiers; prostitutes

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9:00 - Marching near Iolani Palace II, fathers advice, and journey to the Mainland

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Keywords: civilians; cultural heritage; duffle bag; Hawaii; Schofield Barracks

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12:00 - Journey to the Mainland II and gambling

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Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Las Vegas; money; reunion; submarine

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15:00 - Journey to the Mainland III and journey to Camp Shelby

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Keywords: destroyer; escort; longshoreman; Oakland; train

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18:00 - Journey to Camp Shelby II, impressions of Camp Shelby, and commanding officers

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Keywords: bars; Hattiesburg; Japanese American soldiers; Mississippi; songs

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21:00 - Commanding officers II and source of the 442nd Regimental Combat Teams pride

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Keywords: KIA; marching; Mississippi; Nisei soldiers; river

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24:00 - Source of the 442nd Regimental Combat Teams pride II and relationship with Mainland soldiers

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Keywords: Camp Shelby; cultural heritage; Hawaiian soldiers; Indian soldiers; Nice

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27:00 - Relationship with Mainland soldiers II and social dance

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Keywords: cadre; Hawaiian identity; Hawaiian soldiers; Mississippi; Non-Commissioned Officer

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