Japanese Americans were released from concentration camps.

The speakers shared the experience of family members who served in segregated units for Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II and the significance of the Army choosing this often-overlooked community of soldiers for its first traveling exhibit.the organization led a national campaign to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th.

The theme was inspired by a famous photo taken by Dorothea Lange of an I Am An American sign placed on an Oakland storefront by Tatsuro Matsuda on Dec.Exploring five thematic areas.they wrote an unrivaled battle history that remains legendary.

and 34th Chief of Staff of the U.NVN partnered with the Smithsonian on a seven-city tour to promote the recognition of the Nisei Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal along with an online exhibition that features 12 life stories of the 100th.

which went on to become the most decorated unit in U.

Its an American story for the ages.including Private First Class Wataru Nakamura.

Then he met an ammunition party ascending the hill.Private First Class Wataru Nakamura.

he was brought under fire by an enemy force that had surrounded friendly positions and was threatening to break the company defense lines.Recognized for their actions during the Vietnam War were Captain Hugh R.