Go for Broke

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Go for Broke is the famous motto and nickname of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a highly decorated U.S. Army unit composed primarily of Japanese American soldiers during World War II.

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Go For Broke 2
Go for Broke canonical 2
Go for Broke (442nd RCT nickname) 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf motto
nickname
appliedTo U.S. Army unit
associatedWith Japanese American soldiers
World War II
commemoratedBy Go For Broke Monument in Los Angeles
Go For Broke National Education Center
country United States
describes spirit of taking a bold risk
fieldOfUse commemoration of Japanese American veterans
military
hasCulturalImpact used in books, films, and educational materials about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
hasPart phrase "Go for Broke"
linked to: Go for Broke
inspiredBy gambling slang meaning to wager everything
language English
meaning to risk everything in an all‑out effort
notableFor association with one of the most highly decorated U.S. Army units of World War II
notableUsage appears on 442nd Regimental Combat Team insignia and memorials
relatedTo Japanese American military service in World War II
Nisei soldiers
symbolizes courage
determination
sacrifice
usedAs battle cry
unit slogan
usedBy 442nd Regimental Combat Team

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442nd Regimental Combat Team motto Go for Broke
William Kenzo Nakamura unitNickname Go for Broke (442nd RCT nickname)
linked to: Go for Broke
Go for Broke hasPart phrase "Go for Broke"
linked to: Go for Broke
Go For Broke Monument in Los Angeles motto Go For Broke
linked to: Go for Broke
Peace Love Ukulele hasPart Go For Broke
subject linked to: Peace Love Ukulele (album)
linked to: Go for Broke