Pop-Up Exhibit: The Nisei Soldiers of World War II: Their Contributions During and After the War to Hawaiʻi and the Nation

Location: Hawaiʻi & Pacific section of the Adult Reading Room Learn about the Nisei (second generation Japanese American) soldiers of World War II through an interesting and informative six-panel pop-up exhibit which provides a brief history of the various military units, as well as information about veterans who went on to become prominent leaders in Hawaiʻi. In honor of Veterans Day, this pop-up exhibit created by the non-profit organization Nisei Veterans Legacy, may be viewed during library hours from Sunday, November 1st through Friday November 13th, 2026 in the Hawaiʻi & Pacific section of the Adult Reading Room. In addition, Byrnes Yamashita, president of the organization, will also have a complementary afternoon presentation in the meeting room on Sunday, November 8th on the Nisei soldiers, sharing their achievements both during and after World War II, and why this is still relevant for modern day Hawaiʻi and the nation. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.