Larry Sakoda oral history interview, part 5 of 6, November 29, 1998

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Description

Sakoda recalls the moment he learned about the end of World War Two, and his long journey back to the United States. He also discusses returning to Kauai after receiving his discharge papers and seeing his family for the first time after the war ended. Sakoda talks about meeting his wife, adopting a daughter, and the trip he took with his daughter to Europe where she was able to learn about her father's experiences during World War Two. Lastly, he provides some advice for future Americans regarding war and defending a country.

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video/m4v

Extent

00:27:34

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Identifier

1998OH0027_05_Sakoda

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URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/027-Sakoda-Larry-5.m4v

Date of Birth

1920 Mar 28

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Citation

Sakoda, Larry: narrator, Sato, Christine: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Larry Sakoda oral history interview, part 5 of 6, November 29, 1998,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 26, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1049908.