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 .

Mr. Robert Asher

Bob Asher talks about Senator Daniel Inouye learning about the jews.

Ms. Lamela Battley

Lamela Battley talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s aquariums.

Mr. Berl Bernhard

Berl Bernhard talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and President Kennedy.

Mr. Berl Bernhard

Berl Bernhard talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and Senator Bob Dole.

Ms. Marie Blanco

Marie Blanco talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s policy of ladies wearing pants.

Mr. Peter Boylan

Peter Boylan talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s political style.

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