L. Stuart Hirai

L. Stuart Hirai, an independent historian of the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team, serves on the board of governors of the Go For Broke National Education Center.

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General Douglas MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito of Japan, dated 1945.
Asian American & Pacific Islander History

How the US and Japan Went From Enemies to Allies After WWII

General Douglas MacArthur led a seven-year occupation that demilitarized, democratized and helped rebuild the Pacific nation.

Japanese-American infantrymen of the 442nd Combat Team hike up a muddy French road to their new bivouac area, October 14, 1944.
Asian American & Pacific Islander History

How a Japanese American Regiment Rescued WWII’s ‘Lost Battalion’

The Nisei soldiers of the 442nd became the most highly decorated regiment in U.S. military history for its size and length of service.