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 .

Ms. Margaret Cummisky

Margaret Cummisky talks about how everyone always called Senator Daniel Inouye “Senator”.

Ms. Margaret Cummisky

Margaret Cummisky talks about how people reacted to Senator Daniel Inouye’s death.

Ms. Beadie Dawson

Beadie Dawson talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and his relationship with Native Hawaiians.

Former Congressman Norm Dicks

Former Congressman Norm Dicks talks about Senator Inouye and the Iran-Contra investigation.

Former Congressman John Dingell

Rep. John D. Dingell talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s service to Hawaii.

Mr. Walter Dods

Walter Dods talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s loyalty to his friends.

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