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European Settlers of Puget Sound
The history of Washington includes thousands of years of Native American history before Europeans arrived and began to establish territorial claims. The region was part of Oregon Territory from 1848 to 1853, after which it was separated from Oregon and established as Washington Territory following the efforts at the Monticello Convention.[1] In 1889, Washington became the 42nd state of the United States. -
Native Americans of Puget Sound
Major groups or tribes of local Native Americans include the Suquamish, Duwamish, Nisqually, Snoqualmie, and Muckleshoot (Ilalkoamish, Stuckamish, and Skopamish) tribes. They evolved complex cultural, social, and economic structures, which the invasion of non-Indian settlers in the mid-1800s almost erased, but which continue today as the tribes struggle for their survival, respect, and renewal. -
Alien and laws
"The governments of many western states targeted Japanese Americans by passing legislation that banned “aliens ineligible for citizenship” from owning or leasing land." (immigrationhistory.org). "The Miyamotos--this was back in '34, said Etta--couldn't really own land anyway. They were from Japan, both of them born there, and there was this law on the books prevented them." This quote shows the law in action, preventing the Miyamotos from owning land Photo by calendar.eji.org -
Military recruitment and propaganda during World War II
While many posters touted positive patriotic messages, some tapped fear to rally support for the Allied side and caution against leaking information to spies. "Loose lips sink ships" became a famous saying. (History.com) “..and he had no choice but to accept the duty the war imposed on him” (Guterson 163) Kabuo thought it was his duty to serve and prove himself.
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Pearl Harbor
The Attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, just before 08:00, on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. -
Dear John letter
A Dear John letter is a letter written to a man by his wife or romantic partner to inform him their relationship is over usually because she has found another lover. (Wikipedia.com) “Tell him the truth so you can move forward. Put this hakujin boy away now” (Guterson 231) Fujiko is telling Hatsue to let Ishmael know how she really feels and how she needs to break it off.
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Battle of Tarawa
DescriptionThe Battle of Tarawa was a battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II that was fought on 20–23 November 1943. (Wikipedia.com)
“ on the second day his company was assembled on the top deck and told that they were moving toward Tarawa atoll” (Guterson 236)
Ishmael is going to fight in the battle of Tarawa.
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Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a major battle of the Pacific War fought on the island of Okinawa by United States Marine and Army forces against the Imperial Japanese Army. -
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
“At the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, you learn about one of the most pivotal moments in US history: the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II.” (nps.gov)
“The Japanese Air Force has bombed everything”(Guterson 177) It is talking about when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and her family is just hearing it on the radio.
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