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- Description is exactly "Yamamoto discusses his parents and their immigration to the United States; talks about his father's employment; and tells some of his memories from childhood including his experiences during the Great Depression, working on a farm, friendships, and neighborhood growing up. He then provides some thoughts regarding race and identity while growing up; as well as his experiences speaking about Japanese race discrimination at high schools. Next, Yamamoto talks about attending Japanese language school; discusses languages spoken at home; and talks about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lastly, Yamamoto discusses the aftermath of Pearl Harbor which included experiencing curfews, blackouts, and discrimination; Executive Order 9066; leaving belongings behind; and traveling to [Manzanar] incarceration camp."
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