Partial Transcript: Hitoshi discusses his involvement with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). One evening Bruce Koji makes a presentation about building a museum. Hitoshi recalls visiting the site of JANM and receives a phone call from Irene Hirano. Irene, Fred Oshiyama, and Florence Ochi plan on conducting a campaign in the Pasadena Foothill area and asked Hitoshi to help form a group. Hitoshi contributes to the Pasadena Campaign and becomes more involved with JANM. In addition, Hitoshi is active on councils and committees. Hitoshi enjoys his work with the community.

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Keywords: 442nd; community leaders; community organizations; interment camp; Japanese Americans; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Hitoshi says thanks to the Nisei contribution to World War Two, future generations have more opportunities. We should give the Nisei credit. The advice Hitoshi gives future generations does not to bring shame to your family, be compassionate of others, understanding, and responsible. The qualities Hitoshi instills in his daughter, Linda, is to be like her mother. Do not get into trouble, and be honest.

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Keywords: 100th; 442nd; family; Issei parents; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Japanese identity and values; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei veterans; Sansei; World War Two; Yonsei

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Partial Transcript: Hitoshi recalls a story from his mother. The story teaches education, to work hard and be diligent. He is a part time philosopher and his ideologies is a guideline on how you can be successful.

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Keywords: Americans of Japanese Ancestry; childhood activities; Nisei; Nisei veterans

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