Japanese Americans

President Harry S. Truman (left) salutes after decorating the colors of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in the European Campaign. Soldiers are (left to right): Conrad Kurahara, Sacramento, California; Mitsuomi Tanaka, Honokaa, Hawaii; Thomas Harimoto, Honolulu, HI; Hiroshi Yamamoto, Brigham, Utah; and Laverne Kurahara, twin brother of Conrad, Sacramento, CA. Visitors, photographers, and other members of the press observe in the background. This event was held on the White House grounds at the Ellipse.

President Truman reviews a group of soldiers from a Nisei Regiment. The Nisei were second-generation Japanese-Americans. This is a review of the famous 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Four Nisei soldiers present the colors as President Harry S. Truman reviews their regiment. The Nisei were second-generation Japanese-Americans. This is a review of the famous 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

President Harry S. Truman reviewing the troops of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a Japanese American Regiment.

The Nisei (Japanese-American) 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching past President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries as they are reviewed.

President Harry S. Truman (center) decorates the colors of the Nisei (Japanese-American) 442nd Regimental Combat Team as other dignitaries look on.

President Harry S. Truman walking past troops standing at attention during his review of the Nisei (Japanese-American) 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Others in photo are unidentified.