One of Japan's most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902-1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to leave the battle area. After World War II, Fuchida converted to Christianity and became a nondenominational preacher, traveling frequently to America and later becoming a US citizen. ALS signed “Sincerely in Christ, Mitsuo Fuchida,” three pages, 8.5 x 10, April 13, 1967. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, in part: "I am now a permanent resident in the United States and my headquarters of the Capt. Fuchida Evangelistic Association is located in Seattle, Wash. at the above address. However, my mission field is in Japan and often I have been in Japan for evangelism. This time I came here to the United States, leaving Japan on the last November through Manila, Guam, and Honolulu. On my Honolulu visit of Dec. 7, 1967, it was the 25th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor raid. And the U.S. Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association had their annual convention at Honolulu. Then, about 3,000 with their family came to reunion. Some of them were still bitter. However, I attended there, not be officially invited. Frankly to say, I went there taking with me the Bible, not to apologize or comfort them but for the name of my Lord to be glorified through my presentation of the Bible. And when some of them heard my testimony, all things moved along very good.
To forgive and forget is an American way, the people said, but I believe the Lord has done this way. In this year, 1967, the Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association is going to hold their annual convention in Seattle, Wash. and I will be invited as a guest speaker. A movie picture was taken upon my Honolulu visit and this documentary film titled 'One Came Back,' beautiful techni-color, sound, for 30 minutes. Some day I would like to show this film at your place. I visited once the Grand Canyon about 15 years ago, but once more I want to see…Please let me know if there is any possibility of any churches nearby your place to have me with them to speak my testimony at any evangelical meetings in the coming summer." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Fuchida's hand, incorporating his full name in the return address area.
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