Japanese people and events worthwhile to know
American Hero: Daniel K. Inouye
He passed away in 2012 at age 88 in Hawaii.
He was a war hero, the Medal of Honor recipient, the second-longest serving senator in the history of the USA, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, meaning he was the third in line of succession to the presidency, following the Vice President and the Speaker of the House.
He has amazing stories to tell. Few highlights of his stories are:
* He became an "Enemy Alien" at age 17 after Japan attacked Pearl Harvor
* He joined the Army, the all-Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team
* His team rescued the "Lost Battalion" of Texans trapped behind enemy lines;800 Nisei soldiers died to save 250 Texans
* He lost his right arm during a battle, but he played the piano beautifully
He passed away in 2012 at age 88 in Hawaii.
He was a war hero, the Medal of Honor recipient, the second-longest serving senator in the history of the USA, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, meaning he was the third in line of succession to the presidency, following the Vice President and the Speaker of the House.
He has amazing stories to tell. Few highlights of his stories are:
* He became an "Enemy Alien" at age 17 after Japan attacked Pearl Harvor
* He joined the Army, the all-Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team
* His team rescued the "Lost Battalion" of Texans trapped behind enemy lines;800 Nisei soldiers died to save 250 Texans
* He lost his right arm during a battle, but he played the piano beautifully