Sam Terasaki oral history interview, part 1 of 6, June 7, 1999
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Terasaki discusses his name, his neighborhood growing up in Denver, Colorado, his parents, siblings, and his father's import/export business. He then talks about his childhood including discussing playing sports, friendships, neighbors, food, and experiences with discrimination. Next, Terasaki talks about values he learned from his parents, his knowledge of the Japanese language, school, and attending reunion community picnics. Lastly, Terasaki talks about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor, discusses his thoughts regarding joining the Army, and his father's employment.
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video/m4v
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0:28:40
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1999OH0051_01_Terasaki
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/051-Terasaki-Sam-1.m4v
Date of Birth
1924 Nov 06
Location of Birth
War or Conflict
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Entrance into Service
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Campaigns/Battles
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Yes
Citation
Terasaki, Sam: narrator, Sato, Christine: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Sam Terasaki oral history interview, part 1 of 6, June 7, 1999,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 25, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050108.