Bruce Yamashita just wanted to serve his country. Instead, he changed it.

When his dreams of becoming a Marine Corps officer were dashed by racial discrimination, he refused to surrender, and waged a lonely battle for justice. Uncovering evidence that showed minorities in the Marines had for years silently suffered from discrimination, he challenged the system; embarking on a five-year journey of discovery, he emerged as A MOST UNLIKELY HERO.

A Most Unlikely Hero has inspired audiences around the nation with Capt. Bruce Yamashita's story of courage and commitment to equal opportunity and justice. It has been featured at the Smithsonian Institution, the Japanese American National Museum, at colleges and universities, government agencies, and nonprofit and community organizations across the United States and Japan.

In May 2005, A Most Unlikely Hero will be released to public television stations nationwide by American Public Television.

And now, you can own the story of this historic achievement. A Most Unlikely Hero is available on DVD or VHS, along with Capt. Yamashita's autobiography Fighting Tradition. Please go to the Order page for purchasing information.

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