Theodore Yenari oral history interview, part 4 of 7, November 15, 2004
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Yenari discusses his dreams of leaving the Pacific Coast. Although these dreams of leaving happens due to evacuation, he still remain optimistic about the outcome of camp. At Santa Anita Temporary Dentition Center, Yenari helps with the production of camouflage netting. In September, his family relocates to Rohwer Concentration Camp. He recalls teaching Physical Education, Geography and history until the position is filled.
In camp, Yenari does not want his Issei parents to be ostracize if he volunteers for service. Therefore, he waits until he get to Chicago to write a letter to Camp Savage to volunteer. Yenari is enlisted at Fort Snelling and is inducted in December 7, 1943. He describes patriotism and the curriculum at Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS).
In camp, Yenari does not want his Issei parents to be ostracize if he volunteers for service. Therefore, he waits until he get to Chicago to write a letter to Camp Savage to volunteer. Yenari is enlisted at Fort Snelling and is inducted in December 7, 1943. He describes patriotism and the curriculum at Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS).
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0:29:37
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2004OH0513_04_Yenari
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/513-Yenari-Ted-4.m4v
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1919 Sep 29
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Yenari, Theodore: narrator et al., “Theodore Yenari oral history interview, part 4 of 7, November 15, 2004,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 16, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050976.