Oral Histories | Daniel K. Inouye Institute

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 .

Mrs. Laura Thompson

Laura Thompson talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and Native Hawaiians.

Mr. Richard “Dick” Trudell

Dick Trudell talks about how Sen. Inouye became Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mr. Richard “Dick” Trudell

Dick Trudell talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s appreciation of Native Americans.

Mr. Ted Tsukiyama

Ted Tsukiyama talks about Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s family and the River Street Church.

Mr. Ted Tsukiyama

Ted Tsukiyama talks about Senator Daniel K. Inouye and his mother.

Governor John Waihee

John Waihee talks about Senator Inouye’s keynote speech at the 1968 Democratic Convention.