Masaji Inoshita oral history interview, part 3 of 6, April 22, 2006

Inoshita talks about his Caucasian friends who offered support during the forced removal process. He describes the living conditions at Tulare Temporary Detention Center. He describes the propaganda surrounding the forced removal of Japanese Americans. He briefly discusses Poston Concentration Camp. Inoshita describes his terrifying journey to Casa Grande, Arizona. He talks about his life at Gila River Concentration Camp. He explains how he learned how to cook while in camp. He discusses his work on a cotton farm. He briefly talks about a nearby camouflage net factory. He talks about the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) efforts to recruit translators at Gila River. He explains why he thinks Gila River was a showcase camp. He explains how he dealt with discrimination. He talks about why his family was ostracized after he enlisted. He describes the sacrifices of Japanese American interpreters.

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2006OH0663_03_Inoshita

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/663-Inoshita-Masaji-3.m4v

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