442nd Regiment

The 442nd Regiment is well known for being made up of all second generation Japanese Americans. It is also known for being the most decorated group in American history. The Group had 18,000 awards given to them in the first two years of their existence.

After getting restricted in almost all sectors of the military, President Roosevelt announced the creation of a 442nd regiment and they were activated in February 1st, 1943. They were stationed in the beginning in Italy. In their very first battle in Europe, the group displayed bravery by the strategies they used and being able to successfully complete them despite having less men and less artillery back up.

Despite being at many disadvantages throughout the war. The group always seemed to get the job done and beat down a skilled opponent.

The success of the 442nd Regiment caused a change in opinion back in America of Japanese being possible spies despite being citizens. And it would also lead to the release of hundreds of thousands of Japanese men, women and children from camps in the US before World War II had even ended. Even though some Americans had a change of heart, many didn't change at all and treated the veterans with hate signs and vandalized houses. It showed that even with all of the great things the 442nd regiment did for America. The country still needed many years to overcome their prejudice.