Frank Morimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 5, February 6, 2000

0:00 - Memories from World War Two

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; Bruyeres; family; France; military cemetery; soldier; travel

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3:39 - Thoughts regarding serving in 442nd Regimental Combat Team

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); Japanese Americans; proud

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4:42 - Going to Oregon after being discharged; and discussing mother's death

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Keywords: daughter; family; funeral; Heart Mountain; Red Cross; Thanksgiving; wife

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7:13 - Correspondence with family while overseas

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Keywords: combat; letters; write

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8:18 - Meeting wife, discussing daughter; and families reaction to enlisting

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Keywords: correspondence; enlist; marriage; national draft

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11:21 - Life after discharge

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Keywords: aircraft; Apollo; automobile mechanic; employment; G.I. Bill; license

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14:53 - Discussing hobbies

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Keywords: bird dogs; cars; Edwards Air Force Base; English Pointer; high school; Irish Setter; Model T

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20:58 - Discussing children and grandchildren

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Keywords: daughters; family; granddaughter; grandson

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21:45 - Involvement with Japanese American organizations; and sharing War experiences with family

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Keywords: 100/442 board; daughters; East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center; grandchildren; memorial foundation

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24:04 - Thoughts about Sansei and Yonsei communities

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Keywords: Issei; Nisei; racism; viewpoint

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25:55 - Thoughts about other veterans sharing their stories; and message for future Sansei and Yonsei

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Keywords: encourage; Japanese American; wisdom

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27:59 - Describing photographs of wife; and Muroc dry lake racing

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Keywords: car; friendship; speed; wheel

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