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Henry Sakamoto survived the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII, then went on to shape Oregon’s agricultural ...

Henry Sakamoto, who helped bring Portland's cherry trees to the city's waterfront, died Nov. 25 at 98, according to his son.

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William McMillan of Casper turned 103 on Dec. 19 and is one of America’s few remaining living World War II veterans. He also ...