Japanese-Americans Remember End of World War II

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internment – n. the act of putting someone in a prison for political reasons or during a war; the act of interning someone

proudly – adj. with great satisfaction or honor

segregate – v. to separate or divide people based on their race or ethnicity

decorate – v. to give a medal or award to (someone, such as a soldier)

duration – n. the length of time that something lasts

unit – n. military a single thing, person or group that is a part of something larger

decisive – adj. very clear

go at it – idiomatic phrase, fight

monument – n. a marker or statue that honors a person or event

signify – v. to be a sign of (something); to mean (something)

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