We all have learned about Pearl Harbor and the discrimination against Japanese Americans throughout our many years in school. Although, it was not something I particularly thought about more in depth until today. It is heartbreaking to me that these innocent Japanese Americans were forced to live with the repercussions of something they could not even control. I guess I can slightly understand how many Americans were frightened by this whole Pearl Harbor situation that enabled their prejudice towards Japanese Americans. However, this does not under any circumstance justify what the Japanese Americans were forced to live through. It is all very similar to America today and how many Americans tend to treat minorities differently due to events
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How could he not be aware of what had been done to these poor Japanese Americans? It shows how little of value, respect, and attention was paid to them. Whats even worse is how loyal the Japanese Americans were to the war and how badly they were treated throughout history. Tom Tokuno’s mother even reminded him to never dishonor his country. “Death before dishonor” was the advice she gave him. Something that was really heartwarming was reading about how Daniel Inouye won a medal of honor. It’s insane how brave and courageous he was under so much pressure. What’s even more shocking is how he couldn’t even believe what he had done. It was refreshing to read about something positive and selfless. I’m glad he got the recognition he deserved. The 442nd being presented with the seventh presidential unit citation was also something very nice to see. Finally these men were getting the recognition they deserved. They had tears in their eyes showing how appreciative they were and how they finally were being paid back what they put into the war. Another thing that fascinated me in a not so positive way, was William Perkins’ interview about racist marines. These men were at war fighting for their country together, but somehow the term together seemed to be lost in translation. To hear racial slurs being thrown around while being at war is something no man should ever have to experience. If I were him I would have felt equally as ashamed of my country. There is no better depiction of how little minorities were viewed to whites than this. Daniel Inouye talked about how the only reason he was alive was because of the blood transfusions he received. Where on earth did he get those transfusions? None other than African Americans. Without their help he would not have lived to see
How could he not be aware of what had been done to these poor Japanese Americans? It shows how little of value, respect, and attention was paid to them. Whats even worse is how loyal the Japanese Americans were to the war and how badly they were treated throughout history. Tom Tokuno’s mother even reminded him to never dishonor his country. “Death before dishonor” was the advice she gave him. Something that was really heartwarming was reading about how Daniel Inouye won a medal of honor. It’s insane how brave and courageous he was under so much pressure. What’s even more shocking is how he couldn’t even believe what he had done. It was refreshing to read about something positive and selfless. I’m glad he got the recognition he deserved. The 442nd being presented with the seventh presidential unit citation was also something very nice to see. Finally these men were getting the recognition they deserved. They had tears in their eyes showing how appreciative they were and how they finally were being paid back what they put into the war. Another thing that fascinated me in a not so positive way, was William Perkins’ interview about racist marines. These men were at war fighting for their country together, but somehow the term together seemed to be lost in translation. To hear racial slurs being thrown around while being at war is something no man should ever have to experience. If I were him I would have felt equally as ashamed of my country. There is no better depiction of how little minorities were viewed to whites than this. Daniel Inouye talked about how the only reason he was alive was because of the blood transfusions he received. Where on earth did he get those transfusions? None other than African Americans. Without their help he would not have lived to see