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Segment Synopsis: Describes his efforts to enlist into the army through programs at school. Turned down many times - verbally insulted by a senior reserve officer on campus because he was Japanese. Decided to write to Washington, D.C. to volunteer his services to join the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Shipped to Camp Savage for language program.

Keywords: Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP); basic training; Camp Savage; discrimination; language school; Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS); racism

Subjects: Education--Higher education Race and racism--Discrimination World War II--"Enemy Alien" Classification World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Responses of non-Japanese Americans

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Segment Synopsis: He describes the language school that he attended at Camp Savage for basic training.

Keywords: basic training; Camp Savage; Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)

Subjects: World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service

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Segment Synopsis: He is asked if he knew about the Japanese concentration camps. He states his views about them and his reaction to the situation. He only visited the camps after the war was over.

Keywords: forced removal; incarceration camps

Subjects: Japanese Americans--World War II World War II--Concentration camps World War II--Military service

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Segment Synopsis: He describes the history of Camp Savage, how it used to be a Civilian Conservation Corps camp during the Great Depression, and his experience staying in the barracks. He is asked about his parents' thoughts about him joining the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Recaps his first experience trying to enlist in the ROTC at school.

Keywords: Camp Savage; discrimination; Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Military Intelligence Service (MIS); racism

Subjects: Race and racism--Discrimination World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting

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Segment Synopsis: He is asked about his training at Camp Savage and what his typical day looked like. He explains the term "kibei," which describes a Japanese American who went to Japan for schooling and later returned to the United States. Most kibei joined the Military Intelligence Service during the war, and their service was the main component to the effectiveness of the MIS.

Keywords: Camp Savage; kibei; Military Intelligence Service (MIS)

Subjects: Education--Japanese language schools Identity and values--Kibei World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service

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Segment Synopsis: He was one among fourteen recruits selected for a secret unit - later called Merrill's Marauders. They were sent overseas to India for jungle training. The other troops were suspicious of their loyalties, but after being tested in combat, the unit gained their trust.

Keywords: India; loyalty; Merrill's Marauders (5307 Composite Unit, Provisional); Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS); mission

Subjects: Identity and values--Kibei World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service

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Segment Synopsis: Discusses basic training at Camp Shelby and meeting other soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Together they formed Company "S" for Camp Shelby. Describes training, his return to Camp Savage and his recruitment for Merrill's Marauders.

Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); 442nd Regimental Combat Team; basic training; Camp Savage; Camp Shelby; Merrill's Marauders (5307 Composite Unit, Provisional)

Subjects: Military education--Basic training World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service

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Segment Synopsis: When he was sent to Camp Shelby for basic training, Furumoto was reunited with his older brother, who was part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; basic training; Camp Savage; Camp Shelby; Military Intelligence Service (MIS); siblings

Subjects: Family reunions Military education--Basic training World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service

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Segment Synopsis: After coming back from Camp Shelby, he was chosen to be a part of a secret mission with the Merrill's Marauders; he describes the long trip to India on the USS Leary (DD-158)

Keywords: Camp Shelby; Camp Stoneman; India; Merrill's Marauders (5307 Composite Unit, Provisional); Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS); USS Leary (DD-158)

Subjects: World War II--Military service World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service [World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service--Merrill's Marauders]