Sunday, June 9, 2024

Episode 128: Nisei Linguist, Part II

 

Much of what Nisei linguists did during World War II remained classified for decades after the war. Eventually their stories came out and as more people learned of their many efforts to defeat the Axis powers, monuments, memorials, and a Congressional Gold Medal (front pictured above, reverse pictured below) sprang up honoring their service.




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