David Katagiri oral history interview, part 3 of 6, November 19, 2005
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Katagiri discusses the attack on Pearl Harbor and aftermath including his parents' reactions; his experiences with bullies and discrimination; and his family's experiences prior to forced removal which involved having to turn in weapons and radios, and give away household belongings. He then talks about his father's cousin who was killed in action while in the Japanese Navy, and tells a story regarding an encounter with a soldier while attempt to deliver flowers to Seattle. Next, Katagiri talks about the living conditions at Pinedale temporary detention facility; and his experiences at Tule Lake Concentration Camp including attending school and working in the mess hall. Lastly, Katagiri discusses leaving Tule Lake and getting a truck driving job in Chicago.
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0:30:17
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2005OH0632_03_Katagiri
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/632-Katagiri-David-3.m4v
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1925 Apr 01
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Katagiri, David: narrator et al., “David Katagiri oral history interview, part 3 of 6, November 19, 2005,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed May 4, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051792.