Patriotism In Spite Of Prejudice | Memoirs Of WWII #55

After Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Virgil Nishimura - a talented and excelling American pilot - had his license revoked and was made a private in the Army, due to his Japanese heritage. In this video, Virgil talks about the struggles he and other Japanese-Americans had to overcome, and the devotion to his country that kept him serving with honor and dignity throughout the Second World War.

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Written and Directed by Joshua Scott
Filmed by Heather Scott
Edited by Hudson Louie and Joshua Scott
Post Audio by Lane Tarr
Photo Enhancement and Colorization by Hudson Louie

Archive Footage Sources:
https://www.archives.gov/

Archive Photo Sources:United States Army Signal Corps
New York National Guard
U.S. Army

Primary Musical Score Source:
https://artlist.io/

Artlist Songs and Composers:
“Cherry Blossom” by Hans Johnson
“Exploration” by Kyle Preston
“Last Chance to Change” by Piotr Hummel
“Choice” by Borate
“We Finally Made It” by Kyle Preston

“No One But You” performed by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra