Wakako Kondoh Burk at bride school in Yokosuka, Japan in 1957. The American Red Cross created “Bride Schools” to teach Japanese women how to be an “American” wife and mother. (Photo courtesy of ...
A powerful but underrecognized chapter in American history is the story of Japanese war brides—women who married American servicemen during and after World War II. These women, who left everything ...
The US military in Okinawa -- American soldiers and Okinawan women -- Long journey to a huge country -- Varied experiences of international marriage -- The survey -- Living in America -- GI brides : ...