A magnificent field of tulips spans across a large field at a tulip farm in 1950s Holland. Hundreds of beautiful tulips fill the rows and have been very well cared for: a wheelbarrow sits towards the back of the field, and a small group of farmers is seen tending to the flowers. Grasses and tall, verdant trees surround the field and add to the photograph's natural beauty. On the left side of the field, leaves begin to grow on a group of trees, signaling that the photograph was taken towards early spring. As the spring season progresses, the tulips must look ever more stunning as they are in full bloom. Not a single cloud is in the sky, making it the perfect opportunity for the photographer to capture the rich beauty of the farm.
During the 1950s, economic experts predicted that the economy of the Netherlands would fall due to the massive loss of its colony in the Dutch East Indies. Losing its colony in Asia had a tremendous impact on the economy of Holland, but to counter the effect, the country opened its doors to skilled immigrants from Europe in order to improve the country's workforce and production. They also focused on tourism by launching many environmental reforms that would improve their tourist destinations and public parks.
Taken by George Sakata. George was a member of the infamous 100th Division 442nd Nisei Regimental Combat Team in WWII. This was the only Japanese American unit in WWII and was nicknamed the "Go For Broke" unit. The 442nd had a casualty rate of 93% and was awarded 21 Medal of Honors. Click here for more information on the 442nd RCB unit.