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California State University Japanese American Digitization Project: An Exhibit

Japanese American US military service during WWII, 1945

Two articles on Japanese Americans serving in US military during WWII. "Ex-Jap soldier justifies his U.S. citizenship" and "No Japs wanted." First article about protest from a Canadian American refusing to swear oath of allegiance in ceremony beside Japanese American US Army soldier Terry T. Do. Judge upholds his decision and states "And it is my opinion and that of all others who have worked with Terry that any doubts which ever have been cast upon his loyalty to the United States are not only unfounded, but insulting." Second editorial article about racism towards Japanese American community among civilians throughout the west coast through organizations such as the "Japanese Exclusion League". Editorial article highlights merits, loyalty, and bravery of decorated Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion and argues to judge Nisei soldiers based on their efforts during the war, stating "Nisei fighting men belong. Not all civilians do."

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A Defense of Character
Japanese American U.S. Military Service during WWII, 1945 (SJSU)
Two articles on Japanese Americans serving in the U.S. military during WWII. "Ex-Jap soldier justifies his U.S. citizenship" and "No Japs wanted." The first article describes a Canadian American refusing to swear an oath of allegiance in a ceremony beside a Japanese American US Army soldier Terry T. Doi. The Judge, none-the-less continues by stating, "And it is my opinion, and that of all others who have worked with Terry, that any doubts which ever have been cast upon his loyalty to the United States are not only unfounded, but insulting." Second, an editorial article about racism towards the Japanese American community among civilians throughout the west coast through organizations such as the "Japanese Exclusion League". The editorial article highlights merits, loyalty, and bravery of the decorated Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion arguing that "Nisei fighting men belong. Not all civilians do."