Oral Histories

Oral Histories2023-09-15T15:58:09-10:00

DKII has embarked on an Oral History project with stories from more than 75 friends, family, colleagues, and former staff members in Hawaii, Washington, DC, throughout our nation and the world.   These wonderful conversations help to tell the story of Dan Inouye, adding much color, emotion and context to his papers which are at the University of Hawaii’s Hamilton Library.

Interviews

Below is a list of the interviewees, together  with one or more snippets from their interviews.  For access to full interviews and transcripts, please send an email inquiry to info@danielkinouyeinstitute.org .

Senator Dan Akaka

Senator Daniel Akaka talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s opposition to the Iraq War.

Senator Dan Akaka

Senator Daniel Akaka talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the Indian Affairs Committee.

Mr. Robbie Alm

Robert “Robbie” Alm talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the separation of powers.

Ms. Haunani Apoliona

Haunani Apoliona talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and Hawaiian music.

Mr. Hiroshi Arisumi

Hiroshi Arisumi talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the war days.

Governor George Ariyoshi

Governor George Ariyoshi talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the 1955 Territorial Legislature.

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