Paul Blanchette is a Korean War era veteran who served on occupation duty in Japan. He was assigned as a unit armorer to the 3rd Marine Division stationed at Camp Okubo, Japan from 1953- 1954. Paul talked extensively about occupation duty in Japan, including relations between American military personnel and the Japanese people
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One of the streets in Kyoto, Japan (Nov. 14, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Japanese workmen (Nov. 26, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Japanese steam roller, fifty years old (Nov 26, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Japanese delivery truck (Nov. 26, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Looking at camp from football field (Nov. 26, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Military prison across street from barracks (Nov. 26, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Communist village next to camp (Nov. 26, 1953). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Utilities platoon. Jim is in the first row with face partially covered, right behind the man in front. (Nov. 26, 1953). This image is considered to be in the public domain.Where:
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Paul posing with a 30 caliber machine gun. "No bullets in this one." (May 30, 1954). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Paul with a 50 caliber machine gun. "Makes big dents in things." (May 30, 1954). Narrator's photo.Where:
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"Don't stand in front of the gun." (May 30, 1954). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Paul with 3.5 rocket launcher and rocket, for tanks. (May 30, 1954). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Administrative building (Nov. 26, 1956). Narrator's photo.Where:
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Paul Blanchette at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, June 23, 2008. Narrator's photo.
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Paul Blanchette at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential LibraryWhen:
June 23, 2008Ownership:
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