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- [Reporter] The 442nd Regimental Combat Team

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supported America's efforts throughout France

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and in the Italian campaign.

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- Well, the 442nd is Japanese Americans.

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Many of them overcame racism.

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Many of their family members were actually interned

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in the United States.

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But their patriotism and dedication to our country

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still motivated many of them, like all other Americans

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to volunteer and serve.

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- [Reporter] USO Kinser and Camp Kinser leadership

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recognized the 442nd Club

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for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team's Actions.

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- [USO] There are many tributes to them.

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They were one of the most highly decorated units

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in World War II.

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So, today we're honoring the veterans

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^of that unit and preserving the legacy

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^of a group of great Americans with Japanese heritage

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^who fought for the U.S. to victory in World War II.

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^- [Reporter] 21 members of the 442nd

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were awarded Medals of Honor.

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Reporting from Okinawa, Japan,

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I'm Lance Corporal Jonathan Pearson.