Telegram to a Father 1a

Japanese American National Museum, Gift of Mary Saito Tominaga (94.49.33)

This object is part of the story , which is about Loyalty.

Amache, Loyalty, Telegram to a Father

Read this document closely.

This is a telegram to Kiichi Saito. Three of Mr. Saito’s sons served in the United States Army during World War II including his son George, who is referenced in this telegram.

  • Where was Mr. Saito living at the time he received this telegram?
  • How would you describe the tone of this message?
  • What questions do you have after reading this document?