Handkerchief with military imagery and lyrics to song “For Love of Country”, undated

File — Box: 2, Folder: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains wartime correspondence between James Ohanis and his family (1943-1944) and war souvenirs from his military service in Japan (1943-1944).

Dates

undated

Extent

From the Collection: 3 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Japanese

Additional Description

General

Most likely acquired ca. 1944; Most likely acquired ca. 1944; imagery includes two Japanese flags, planes, a military helmet, and the lyrics to a patriotic marching song that loosely translates as follows: Dawn – take a look – at – Tokai – East Ocean – sky has cleared – Heaven’s morning sun – shining in the far above – spirited power – hope is dancing – eight oceans[?] – in the pleasant cloud – ablazing appearance of Mt. Fuji – is unwavering – We [are] Japan – proud of it