Japanese American Soldiers in WWII: The 442nd Regiment, Racism, and the Cost of Loyalty
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During World War II, Japanese Americans were forced to prove their loyalty to a country that had imprisoned their families. For the men of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, serving in the U.S. military meant fighting for a country that didn't always consider them American.
In this episode of Japanese America, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michele Miyazaki explore the complicated history of Japanese American military service through firsthand accounts featured in the documentary Looking Like the Enemy.
We examine the racism Japanese American soldiers encountered during training…
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