Interview with Lyle Specht, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his combat experiences with the 6th Marines at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Okinawa in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.

This report discusses the Japan - U.S. relations. The alliance, with its access to bases in Japan, where about 53,000 U.S. troops are stationed, facilitates the forward deployment of U.S. military forces in the Asia-Pacific, thereby undergirding U.S. national security strategy.

Measured in dollars, Japan's global trade surplus stands at a record level. Also in recent months the Japanese yen has appreciated markedly against the dollar. The two events seem to foster a sizable degree of concern among many Americans, perhaps, taken to be evidence of Japan's economic success and the United States' economic failure. Things need not be as they seem, however.

Interview with Thomas Jenny, a Marine Corps and Air America pilot from Miami, Florida, who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Jenny discusses his interest in aviation, entering the Naval Flight Training Program, flight training, joining the Marine Corps, assignment to Korea, working for Pan-Am, joining Air America, and flying a variety of aircraft and missions from Thailand and Laos.

Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson discussing about a enclosed $5 check covering Dr. Edward's statement for the account Mr. James T. Baird and finally, requested Edward's preference in remitting the following amount.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. and Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner discussing several general points of interest, such as Harris' recent visits and other travel business, the cotton business and Harris' recent upcoming visits.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James T. Baird informing him that mid-May would be a good time for him to come to East Asia for his business trip.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston discussing about clippings referring to Shrub at Harvard, family updates, Richard Ullman's schedule and requesting for information on Governor Long's situation.

Letter from Jose Q. Lacerda to Harris L. Kempner wishing Isaac H. Kempner a quick recovery.

Interview conducted in 1972 for the World War II Prisoners of War Oral History Project with Louis B. Read, a businessman, an Army veteran, and a survivor of the Bataan Death March, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.

This report discusses the U.S.-China economic relationship and China's rapid expansion as a global economic market, both with respect to the current global economic crisis. It also examines major U.S.-China trade issues and related legislation.

Letter From Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Company discusses price adjustments and competitive offers for reinforced steel bars between Mitsui Bussan and European Steel Products.

Summary of Directive Number 2 giving the key points of the terms of actions needed to be taken immediately following Japanese surrender.

Annex 2 to Directive Number 2 to be presented to the Commanding General of the First Japanese General Army providing more detailed instructions for initiating the provisions required by the Directive regarding Armed Forces organization and transportation.

Directive outlining the terms for Japanese surrender and all the steps to be taken for the transfer of power from the Imperial Japanese government to the Allied occupational government.

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing recent cotton transactions and sales. It explains the challenges in selling large quantities of Good Middling 1-1/8" cotton due to price differences and handling volumes. It mentions the sale of 4,000 bales of "rights" and various old crop sales. The letter also notes the slow market and efforts to attract buyers for new crop cotton, particularly from Japan and Taipei.

This report presents background information and discusses potential issues for Congress relating to U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) efforts in the Asia-Pacific region. These efforts pose several potential policy, funding, and oversight issues for Congress. Decisions that Congress makes on these issues could affect U.S. defense funding requirements and military capabilities, and U.S. relations with countries in the Asia Pacific region, including China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and Australia.

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Interview with George P. Lawley, an Army WWII veteran and POW from Odessa, Texas. Lawley discusses his time with the so-called "Lost Battalion" on Java and his experiences as a Japanese prisoner-of-war, including: joining the National Guard in 1940 and training, deployment for East Asia with 2nd Battallion, 131st Field Artillery Regiment; diversion to Java at the start of the war; the Japanese attack and his unit's capture; and his experiences in internment and labor at Tanjong Priok in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, Thanbyuzayat and several camps on the Burma Railway, and near Nagasaki.

Photograph of Amphibious tractors spilling Marines and supplies on the beach of Iheya, a tiny island in the Ryukyu chain, northwest of Okinawa.

Photograph of a Marine tank bypassing a battered bridge by creating its own path.

Photograph of two Marines trudging toward the front lines through the town of Nakadomari with their equipment saddled on two horses.

Photograph of trucks hauling gear from amphibious vehicles to inland dispersal areas.