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 .

General Eric Shinseki (ret)

Secretary Eric Shinseki talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s strong support of military nurses.

Mr. Dale Snape

Dale Snape talks about Senator Daniel Inouye bringing his father to meet President Kennedy.

Mrs. Catherine Stevens

Catherine Stevens talks about the relationship between Senator Daniel Inouye and Senator Ted Stevens.

Mr. Hideo Pakala Takahashi

Hideo Pakala Takahashi talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the war.

Mr. Hideo Pakala Takahashi

Hideo Pakala Takahashi talks about Senator Daniel Inouye getting injuried.

Mr. Tony Takitani

Anthony Takitani talks about Senator Daniel Inouye attempting a brain freeze.

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