News Race and patriotism: My Japanese American uncle died on July 4, 1944, fighting for his home July 4, 2021Linda TairaComments Off on Race and patriotism: My Japanese American uncle died on July 4, 1944, fighting for his home Masaru Taira took his place of honor in American history on that July 4th, heading into battle alongside his fellow Nisei soldiers, going for broke.