Systemwide Events Calendar

Honoring the Legacy 100th/442nd RCT Exhibit

March 24, 2008 - April 17, 2008
Kapi'olani Campus, Lama Library

The sacrifice and bravery displayed by the 442nd Regimental Combat Team earned them the distinction of the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of the U.S. Military. The 442nd RCT participated in "seven major campaigns in Italy and France, received seven Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations, and suffered 9,486 casualties and was awarded 18,143 individual decorations." (Selective Service System)

From March 24 to April 17, 2008, Kapi'olani CC Library will be presenting an exhibit honoring the 100th/442nd RCT. It also commemorates their 65th anniversary. The exhibit will feature artifacts and memorabilia from the 442nd Veterans Club Archive and Learning Center, as well as special displays on the 442nd Antitank Company, 232nd Combat Engineers, 442nd Medics, and 522nd Artillery. Additionally, the exhibit will contain an extensive historical review and stories featuring the men of the 100th/442nd.

Rarely exhibited items, photos and artifacts will be on display for a limited time!

Lama Library Hours:
March 24 – March 28: 8 am – 4 pm
March 31 - April 17: 7:30 am – 7 pm (M-TH), 7:30 am – 4 pm (Friday).
Closed: Saturday and Sunday, Holidays.

Map: http://kcc.hawaii.edu/object/lamamap.html

For More Information: http://nisei.hawaii.edu/page/exhibit

Event Sponsor
Library and Learning Resources, Kapi'olani

More Information
Shari Tamashiro, 734-9562, sharit@hawaii.edu, http://nisei.hawaii.edu/page/exhibit