Over 100 Years Of History

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A solemn obligation of the founding Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) veterans was to honor their fallen comrades and keep their legacy alive for future generations. Every year since 1946, the Japanese American soldiers who died in the service of their country are honored by their families and community each Memorial Day at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, WA. This year marks the 75th annual event held by the NVC and the NVC Foundation making it one of the longest running Memorial Day services in the country.

In 1948, the United States government returned the remains of many Nisei soldiers who were killed in action and were buried in Europe.

On 30 May 1949, a 21-foot obelisk carved from a Minnesota Rainbow Coldspring Granite, listing the names of Japanese Americans killed during WWII and the Spanish-American War was unveiled at Lake View Cemetery on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

Due to COVID-19, we cannot assemble in person, but we will reflect, honor, and remember the names on the NVC Honor Roll who died for the freedoms we have as Americans through the following video presentation.

Walt Tanimoto, Commander	David Fukuhara, President
Nisei Veterans Committee	NVC Foundation

NVC Memorial Hall Tour

Members of the Nisei Veterans Committee and the NVC Foundation give us a tour of the NVC Hall in Seattle. They highlight their Medal of Honor room, the Go for Broke room and the NVC Foundation Memorial Wall. The video is brought to you by Tadaima! A Community Virtual Pilgrimage. Click above to view the video.
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Join us by becoming a member of the Nisei Veterans Committee or NVC Foundation. We offer membership levels for those wanting to become Lifetime or Annual members. Students are welcome to join the NVC Foundation. Learn how to join by clicking above. Thank you.
NVC & NVC Foundation Statement

As Japanese Americans, we understand what can happen when racism goes unchecked, and with the frustration felt both here and around the world over recent events in the United States, the NVC and NVC Foundation would like our membership and community to know where we stand on this issue.
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Consider making a donation to the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee, NVC Foundation or Endowment Fund. Your donation will help honor, support, educate and ensure the Nisei Veterans legacy. Help educate our younger generations about Japanese American history. Please click to make a donation.