Partial Transcript: The teachers were helpful with the move to Nyssa. They protected the Japanese Americans from discrimination. In 1944, James graduated high school. He recalls spending three and a half years in Nyssa during wartime. When the ban was lifted, James and his family return to their farm in Troutdale. James said the move was quick because a truck was available from farming in Nyssa.

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Keywords: family; farm; high school; Japanese Americans; Nisei; temporary detention centers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: When the Fujii family returned to Troutdale from Nyssa, they brought farming machinery. James received his Army draft noticed on February 16, 1945, and went to Camp Wallace, Texas, for basic training. James says the training was hard because you have to live by the rules.

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Keywords: basic training; farming; Issei; Japanese Americans; Nisei

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Partial Transcript: Basic training lasted four months, and everyone did well. James made friends with Tom Yano, a Hawaiian soldier, and Tom gave James advice to survive during wartime. James went overseas to Germany. The neighboring town to Fort Wolters is Dallas. He does not experience discrimination.

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Keywords: Germany; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Mainland soldiers; Nisei

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Partial Transcript: When James went overseas to Germany for five to six months, he was with the occupation forces. He says Dorndorf, Germany, was rebuilt by the American Army and did not look affected by wartime. It was evident the United States was trying to keep the peace by helping Germany rebuild.

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Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; occupation; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: At the end of 1945, James went to Germany. He recalls having the opportunity to travel during the occupation. James does not remember any bad experiences in Germany. The locals were friendly and not prejudiced. James discusses the thought of going to combat if he had to. In 1946, James returned to the United States and enrolled in college.

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Keywords: Germany; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; occupation; propaganda

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Partial Transcript: During World War Two, James' brother, Kazuo, was in a combat unit with the 442nd. James served during the occupation time in Germany. James discusses combat and feeling braver when the war ended. When Kazuo was overseas, he corresponded with Aki (the older sister). Kazuo was disappointed he was not awarded or recognized for his efforts. James felt his Kazao was a good soldier.

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Keywords: 442nd; correspondence; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; occupation; rifle; siblings

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Partial Transcript: In Germany, James had two furloughs. He took the opportunity to travel to Berlin and Switzerland. James was discharged November 18, 1946, from the Army. When he returned home, and he attended college, majoring in agriculture. James felt his future was on the farm. Therefore after two and a half years of college, he returned to the farm.

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Keywords: Germany; higher education; homecoming; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; occupation; travel

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Partial Transcript: James met Susie Tamiyasu in Portland, OR at bowling. They were married for forty years and had five children. Susie was hard working and loving mother. She took care of the household and children while working on the farm.

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Keywords: dating; family; Japanese Americans; Nisei; post-war

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Partial Transcript: James and Susie have five children Cheryl "Twinkle," a designer; Jill owns two grocery outlet stores; Ron previously helped on the family farm; Patti is doing well, and Ray runs the family farm.

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Keywords: employment; family; farm; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Sansei

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Partial Transcript: James and Susie have four grandchildren Bailey, Nicholas, Calvin, and Rachel. James said he does not talk about their grandparents' origin to his children and grandchild because he does not know much about it other than his parents were from Yamaguchi-Ken, Japan.

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Keywords: family; Issei; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Sansei; Yonsei

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Partial Transcript: James says war does not solve anything. The Japanese Americans have a close relationship with the United States. He contributed to the United States to where he is today. Moreover, James takes about Lloyd, the foreman on his farm.

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Keywords: Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei veterans; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: James discusses the passing of Lloyd Calvin, the farm foreman. James says Lloyd was a hardworking and dedicated employee. Lloyd worked on the farm with James for 15 years.

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Keywords: farm; Japanese Americans; Nisei

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Partial Transcript: The Japanese Americans received respect for their loyalty and contribution to World War Two. James gives credit to the Nisei who fought in combat and were on the frontlines. Luckily, Kazuo and himself were not harmed during their service. Otherwise, his mother would not take it well. James recalls his mother crying for hours when his sister passed away.

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Keywords: Americans of Japanese Ancestry; Issei parents; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; Nisei veterans; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: James loves the United States. The United States is a good place to live. Serving in the Army is not something the Japanese Americans had to do, but they did it anyway. He discusses the future election and rumors he heard. Moreover, James participated in the oral history because he wanted to help.

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Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; loyalty; Nisei; Nisei veterans

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