This We’ll Defend: 442nd veteran honored for ‘selfless sacrifice’ during WWII

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday with a military parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

Throughout the week leading up to the celebration, HNN will air a series of special reports, called “This We’ll Defend,” showcasing the Army’s greatest asset throughout the years: the American soldier.

The first segment spotlights World War II veteran Dr. Takashi Manago of Kailua-Kona, who was a member of “Go For Broke,” a band of Japanese-American soldiers…

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