God bless the 442nd, all who are with us, all who have passed over time, and especially those who gave their lives in a time when their families and friends were not accorded the rights they fought so valiantly to preserve.
My step-grandfather Nelson Akagi is part of the 442. He volunteered. They were sent to interment camps, but not made to fight. They fought to prove their loyalty to this country and to regain their freedoms that they were no longer given. Just search his name and 442. You will find several articles. One is from Deseret News, one from University of Utah. They were not brainwashed. He was studying at Cal Poly to become and engineer before there were told they had to move.
In response to simonkism Brainwashed? Who brainwashed you? Why is it so hard for you to believe that fighting and dying for cherished ideals as Liberty, Freedom is a natural and inane thing? The 442 was put into those situations because they showed that they could get the job done when other units could not. in a qoute from a great movie. "Pick up a weapon and man a post" then take a look around you. Who is standing with you? Bulgarians, Blacks, Brits, Who brainwashed them?
wow the responses to this video are so ignorant it is disgusting. this is a group of japanese americans that were interned against there will because of there race but they were so brainwashed by american propaganda they went in to the army, in the army there group was put in to ridiculously dangerous situations because of there race, yes they are hero, but its because they were able to fight there way out of the awful situations that white people put them in specifically because of there race
AMAZING. Never tire of reading/watching vids, shows of 442 Regiment, the MOST decorated in US History. Many Americans do not know this because it hasn't been publicized as much as it should have back then and now. Americans need to understand that JAPANESE-AMERICANS saved hundreds of Caucasian lives in WWII because of their bravery, loyalty, intelligence. 442 is the best and bravest in the WORLD EVER. Very proud of the Japanese-Americans now and then......great people. Mark Ross, MD
Thak you for posting these videos.Reminds me very much of several of my uncles.One of them became an interrogator during the war.I heard he was quite a genius even in highschool listening to lectures,reading books quickly and understanding,and always received good grades in school.He was always a ready calm,disciplined person.
My uncle was with the 442. I can remember my parents talking story about all their friends (100th) from their camp came home in pine boxes. Thank you for your dedication and sacrafice! one puka puka and the 4 4 duece...mahalo!!
My grandparents raised my twin sister and I, born in Hawaii raised hanai (adopted by family).in the bay area. My grandfather was in the 442 infantry batalion. His mother was Hawaiian and father was Japanese. My Grandmother worked for the govenor of Oahu for 16 years at the Iolani Palace in the 40's when Hawaii was a U.S territory. Two years ago my grandfather passed away at 90. The family had a memorial and buried him at the VA Hawaiian Memorial in Kanehoe, Hi.
The "ONE PUKA-PUKA"... (in Hawaiian, Puka means "hole"... and the 100th Battalion was made up largely of Japanese-Americans from the Hawaiian National Guard), because the number zero looked like a hole... so the 100th Battalion became the ONE PUKA-PUKA... just ask your folks about it!!
President Truman was so moved by their bravery in the Field of Battle during World War II that he issued a Presidential Executive Order desegregating the US Armed Forces.
My grandfather enlisted after Pearl Harbor and was in the Military Intelligence Service as translator. I grew up with his stories of WWII. Now I am in the United States Marine Corps.
Just for the record, the members of the 100/442 were already citizens. At the start of WWII, Americans of Japanese descent were not allowed to enlist.
BUT their parents were NOT... it was ILLEGAL for Asian Immigrants to America (of ANY KIND... including INDIANS from INDIA) to ever become Naturalized US Citizens... per the US SUPREME COURT!!
Not until LONG AFTER WWII was over, did it finally become even possible... and by then, most of the ISSEI (First Generation) were already DEAD of Old Age.
FREE WHITES in 1790, BLACKS in 1868 (after the Civil War ended Slavery), but NOT ASIANS!!
God bless the 442nd, all who are with us, all who have passed over time, and especially those who gave their lives in a time when their families and friends were not accorded the rights they fought so valiantly to preserve.
DynaGirlz 3 months ago
Read the comments on this youtube video. It's from the makers of 442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity. /watch?v=JDn5eihQToM&feature=related
whoknows1972 4 months ago
My step-grandfather Nelson Akagi is part of the 442. He volunteered. They were sent to interment camps, but not made to fight. They fought to prove their loyalty to this country and to regain their freedoms that they were no longer given. Just search his name and 442. You will find several articles. One is from Deseret News, one from University of Utah. They were not brainwashed. He was studying at Cal Poly to become and engineer before there were told they had to move.
whoknows1972 4 months ago
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Nobody can not say anything.
most of their friends & them had dead instead to get citizenship , but never for just the citizenship.
when they just leave home , parent of them told them ,
never be the shame of family and country
and protect well to the star-spangled banner ,
if possible , come home to live.
They were born in the USA , not Japanese , but soul of them has true American samurai .
cut off stupid comments and discussions
being719 6 months ago
In response to simonkism Brainwashed? Who brainwashed you? Why is it so hard for you to believe that fighting and dying for cherished ideals as Liberty, Freedom is a natural and inane thing? The 442 was put into those situations because they showed that they could get the job done when other units could not. in a qoute from a great movie. "Pick up a weapon and man a post" then take a look around you. Who is standing with you? Bulgarians, Blacks, Brits, Who brainwashed them?
redhawk325 7 months ago
wow the responses to this video are so ignorant it is disgusting. this is a group of japanese americans that were interned against there will because of there race but they were so brainwashed by american propaganda they went in to the army, in the army there group was put in to ridiculously dangerous situations because of there race, yes they are hero, but its because they were able to fight there way out of the awful situations that white people put them in specifically because of there race
simonkism 1 year ago
AMAZING. Never tire of reading/watching vids, shows of 442 Regiment, the MOST decorated in US History. Many Americans do not know this because it hasn't been publicized as much as it should have back then and now. Americans need to understand that JAPANESE-AMERICANS saved hundreds of Caucasian lives in WWII because of their bravery, loyalty, intelligence. 442 is the best and bravest in the WORLD EVER. Very proud of the Japanese-Americans now and then......great people. Mark Ross, MD
risingsun1930 1 year ago
I and not just proud of being Chinese American, But I'm more proud of being an Asian American because of these guys.
Go for broke!! remember The Purple Heart Battalion
4g63attack 1 year ago
442 thank you, thank you for your sacrafice that allowed us to live this dream of freedom. God bless the victorious dead.
Aohan815 2 years ago 4
@Aohan815 Go For Broke from Hawaii. HHC Co.
ragtag121 1 year ago
Go 4 Broke!
HapaOhio 2 years ago 3
I get "chicken-skin" hearing these American Heroes sing their unit's song.
One-Puka-Puka and Shi-Shi-Ni, they went for broke alright.
jkatana007 2 years ago 2
My Grandpa and his brother was in 442nd unit. He lost his brother in Italy.
He never recover from the guilt even in his dying bed.
RIP all the braves.
Nakamura42 2 years ago 4
chhheeeuuu baby! my daddys unit =) GO FOR BROKE.
UFAjerk 2 years ago
Awesome bunch.
felnaris 2 years ago 3
Thak you for posting these videos.Reminds me very much of several of my uncles.One of them became an interrogator during the war.I heard he was quite a genius even in highschool listening to lectures,reading books quickly and understanding,and always received good grades in school.He was always a ready calm,disciplined person.
CulturePeaceForever 3 years ago 2
My uncle was with the 442. I can remember my parents talking story about all their friends (100th) from their camp came home in pine boxes. Thank you for your dedication and sacrafice! one puka puka and the 4 4 duece...mahalo!!
okidog18 3 years ago
My grandparents raised my twin sister and I, born in Hawaii raised hanai (adopted by family).in the bay area. My grandfather was in the 442 infantry batalion. His mother was Hawaiian and father was Japanese. My Grandmother worked for the govenor of Oahu for 16 years at the Iolani Palace in the 40's when Hawaii was a U.S territory. Two years ago my grandfather passed away at 90. The family had a memorial and buried him at the VA Hawaiian Memorial in Kanehoe, Hi.
kuualoha2008 3 years ago
You are very lucky to have a great father as yours luvzhungurl
huethengclan 3 years ago
The "ONE PUKA-PUKA"... (in Hawaiian, Puka means "hole"... and the 100th Battalion was made up largely of Japanese-Americans from the Hawaiian National Guard), because the number zero looked like a hole... so the 100th Battalion became the ONE PUKA-PUKA... just ask your folks about it!!
President Truman was so moved by their bravery in the Field of Battle during World War II that he issued a Presidential Executive Order desegregating the US Armed Forces.
AsianAmerican68 4 years ago 7
its true my grandfather fought for the 100th battalion 442nd combat infantry B company and i will never forget what he did for our country
ACE043094 3 years ago
If you want to know the meaning of hard core, these men are the one who wrote hard core. Go for broke!!
4g63attack 4 years ago 11
My grandfather enlisted after Pearl Harbor and was in the Military Intelligence Service as translator. I grew up with his stories of WWII. Now I am in the United States Marine Corps.
faithrider02 4 years ago
thank you for your service and god bless you
ACE043094 3 years ago
domo arigato! u give us pride!
lustmaster505 4 years ago
I think that they fought as hard as the French Foreign Legion, and likewise, won their right to American citizenship this way. I say Kepi Blanc!
kepiblanc2007 4 years ago
Just for the record, the members of the 100/442 were already citizens. At the start of WWII, Americans of Japanese descent were not allowed to enlist.
pnk2525 4 years ago
BUT their parents were NOT... it was ILLEGAL for Asian Immigrants to America (of ANY KIND... including INDIANS from INDIA) to ever become Naturalized US Citizens... per the US SUPREME COURT!!
Not until LONG AFTER WWII was over, did it finally become even possible... and by then, most of the ISSEI (First Generation) were already DEAD of Old Age.
FREE WHITES in 1790, BLACKS in 1868 (after the Civil War ended Slavery), but NOT ASIANS!!
Just amazing.
AsianAmerican68 4 years ago
my father's uncle :] I never got to meet him though =[
chocobeano 4 years ago
sweet, thanks for sharing! my grandpa was 442 e co... they are all such great guys.
Acromnion 4 years ago 2