Masao Akiyama oral history interview, part 6 of 6, September 17, 2005

Files

Dublin Core

Description

Akiyama discusses his wife, marriage, daughter, and his reasons for participating in the Hanashi Oral History Program. He also talks about his participation in the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and other post-war recreational activities such as bowling and playing poker. Lastly, Akiyama provides a message to future generations; discusses the contributions of Nisei soldiers and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team; and discusses his thoughts regarding the Hanashi Oral History Program.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:15:33

Language

Spatial Coverage

Identifier

2005OH0598_06_Akiyama

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/598-Akiyama-Masao-6.m4v

Date of Birth

1922 Nov 24

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Nickname

Location of Basic Training

Index

Yes

Citation

Akiyama, Masao: narrator, Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Masao Akiyama oral history interview, part 6 of 6, September 17, 2005,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed March 29, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051599.