442nd 71st Anniversary – 2014
Honolulu, Hawaii – March 23, 2014. The 442nd Veterans Club held their 71st Anniversary Banquet in honor of the formation of their Unit. Over 600 veterans, family members and guests attended this memorable event, which was filled with lots of speeches and entertainment. Military historian and curator, Eric Saul delivered the keynote speech. Here is a copy of his inspiring speech: Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts Speech for 442nd RCT 71st Anniversary Reunion Honolulu, Hawai’i, March 23, 2014 By Eric Saul “I think we all felt that we had an obligation to do the best we could and make a good record. So that when we came back we can come back with our heads high and say, ‘Look, we did...
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