Joe Nagano oral history interview, part 3 of 5, July 23, 2005

Nagano provides some thoughts about getting his draft notice; discusses a military questionnaire he was given while at Manzanar incarceration camp; and talks about his experiences at Manzanar including discussing food, friendships, attending dances, and recreational activities. He then talks about political discussions and riots that occurred at Manzanar, corresponding with his sister, and leaving Manzanar to attending college. Next, Nagano talks about his experiences at Fort Sheridan; discusses the differences between Hawaiian and mainland soldiers; and talks about his experiences at Camp Robinson including discussing basic training, the weather, and witnessing segregation in Arkansas. Lastly, Nagano talks about going to Minneapolis after Camp Robinson to start Military Intelligence Service (MIS) training, discusses learning Japanese, and talks about his service in Japan.

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2005OH0586_03_Nagano

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/586-Nagano-Joe-3.m4v

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