a cat figurine meant to bring good fortune to the organization.

and in 1955 the two made a film titled The Vipers.but also underscores a deeper struggle the artist faced throughout his life.

embarked on their own paths as successful artists and continue to care for the estate of their late father.which included a series of sketches of his wartime experiences that depicted soldiers and refugees.he struggled to come to terms with that experience and his feelings of being entangled in (and with) his American identity.

1923 in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.Put a knot in the middle of a jungle.

he subscribed to Time and occasionaly received copies of The Los Angeles Times and Rafu Shimpo.

he showed a natural talent for artThese monuments have names engraved of all of the past Japanese American veterans who will be honored for their service and sacrifice.

Masaru died in his brothers arms.After Lindas journey of searching for her familys story and finding more about her uncles passing.

our Japanese American community.All of the veterans shared that they felt as if the title of hero was not deserved.