Jun Fukushima oral history interview, part 1 of 7, February 23, 2002

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Description

Fukushima discusses his birth and foster parents; talks about the reasons why he was adopted; discussing his brothers; and talks about his foster father's employment. He then talks about his step-siblings; his foster parents' personalities; attending Japanese language school; and talks about learning about Japanese culture and history. Next, Fukushima discusses childhood discipline; describes the term "yamato-damashii"; discusses childhood values; and talks about his relationship with his foster parents. Lastly, Fukushima discusses alien land laws; talks about his childhood work and chores on a farm; and discusses the Great Depression.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:28:21

Language

Spatial Coverage

Identifier

2002OH0245_01_Fukushima

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/245-Fukushima-Jun-1.m4v

Date of Birth

1918 Jun 29

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Location of Basic Training

Campaigns/Battles

Index

Yes

Citation

Fukushima, Jun: narrator, Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Jun Fukushima oral history interview, part 1 of 7, February 23, 2002,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed December 3, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1052516.