PROVING PATRIOTISM

To prove their loyalty and escape persecution, many Japanese Americans enlisted in the military.

The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was composed entirely of Japanese-Americans and became one the most decorated units in history. In one incident, they rescued a surrounded batallion, suffering 800 casualties to save 211 American soldiers.

They were honored by President Truman, who said “You fought not only the enemy, but you fought prejudice — and you have won.”