0:00 - Discusses MIS I
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Partial Transcript: Eddy discusses the contributions of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Besides interrogating and interpreting the interviews, the documents are vital. Eddy recalls a white person in the Navy recognizing the efforts and value of the MIS.
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Keywords: allies; interrogate; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; occupation; Prisoners of War; World War Two
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2:43 - Discusses MIS II; and wife
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Partial Transcript: Eddy discusses the reaction of the 442nd when they learn about the contribution of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). The camaraderie of the 442nd and the MIS became unified. Eddy shares how he meets his wife, Mary Meri Kurushima. Mary was born and raised in Nevada. Eddy and Mary met in Los Angeles, CA and they have been married for 52 years.
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Keywords: dating; European Theater; family; Japanese American soldiers; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; occupation; Pacific Theater; wedding; World War Two
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6:15 - Discusses art; and children
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Partial Transcript: Post-war, Eddy furthers his education and attends college to study art. Then he goes to a specialized school focusing on art. After he graduates from school, Eddy becomes a professional artist. Eddy and his wife have three children - Brian, Jeffrey (Carol), and Denise (Mike). They also have three grandchildren - Kyle, Dean, and Kacy. For the future generations, Eddy does not want them to forget what has happened to the Japanese Americans during World War Two. He hopes what happened to the Nisei to happen to anyone else. Eddy reflects on the events of 9/11.
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Keywords: education; family; Japanese Americans; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war; Sansei; World War Two; Yonsei
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9:48 - Displays artwork; and photos
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