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 .

Governor Benjamin Cayetano

Governor Benjamin Cayetano talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and political diversity.

Mr. Richard Collins

Richard Collins talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s record of public service.

Mr. Tom Crowley

Tom Crowley talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the “Golden Rule.”

Mr. Tom Crowley

Tom Crowley talks the power of Senator Daniel Inouye to change his fellow senators’ minds.

Mr. Lester Crown

Lester Crown describes Senator Daniel Inouye as an American hero and defender of Israel.

Ms. Margaret Cummisky

Margaret Cummisky talks about Senator Daniel Inouye receiving the congressional Medal of Honor from President Clinton.

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