Since I am the archivist in charge of the Japanese American Veterans Collection at the University of Hawaii, I felt it was my duty to attend the opening ceremony and a few of the panel discussions at Bishop Museum for their new exhibit of the Congressional Gold Medal, given to the Americans of Japanese Ancestry who fought during World War II. The medal, made of pure gold, will be here in Honolulu for a few months and then continue on to its next location as it's a traveling exhibit.
Front of the Gold Medal
Back of the Gold Medal
The military medals of Hawaii's Congressman, Senator Daniel Inouye, who recently passed away.
Medal of Honor given to Former Senator Daniel Inouye who had his hand shot off while in combat.
My friend, and a donor to the Japanese American Veterans Collection, Ted Tsukiyama (on the left) with two other Varsity Victory Volunteer members.
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