Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, June 27, 2002
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Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, June 27, 2002
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Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, part 1 of 5, June 27, 2002
Kaihara discusses his parents origins. He talks about his community and primary school experiences. He also explains what he did with his leisure time as a child. Thomas Kaihara talks about his relationships with family members. He describes his…
Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, part 2 of 5, June 27, 2002
Kaihara continues to talk about his high school experiences. He also describes his high school graduation. He discusses his work as a cadre in Hawaii. Kaihara describes the Attack on Pearl Harbor. He reveals that his father passed away at Tule Lake.
Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, part 3 of 5, June 27, 2002
Kaihara describes Tule Lake and how his father died. He discusses the senninbari that he received from his mother. Kaihara reveals what he thinks about the No-no boys. He goes on to talk about the formation of the 100th. He describes Camp McCoy and…
Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 27, 2002
Thomas Kaihara recounts his first combat experiences. He describes the horrors of war. He talks about the Battle of Monte Cassino. Kaihara describes his injuries and he gives his reflections on the 100th. He also reflects on what it means to be an…
Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, part 5 of 5, June 27, 2002
Kaihara compares the 100th to the 442nd. He tells some stories about his time in the 100th. He describes his marriage and family. Kaihara talks about his post-war life. He discusses his civic engagements and he gives his final thoughts
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