Robert Endo oral history interview, part 1 of 7, May 14, 2005

Endo discusses the reasons why he changed his last name to his mother's maiden name; and talks about his parents and grandparents including disucssing his grandparents immigration and his parents employment. He then talks about a fatal car accident he was involved in that killed his father and brother; discusses his childhood homes; and talks about helping his mother who worked as a domestic. Next, Endo discusses going to the movies; attending Japanese language school; languages spoken at home; school; and childhood activities. Lastly, Endo talks about the mentorship he had with his mother's employer; talks about his experiences as a Boy Scout; discusses childhood experiences with discrimination; and talks about the attack on Pearl Harbor and aftermath including moving to Philadelphia.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/568-Endo-Robert-1.m4v

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