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 .

Senator Bob Dole

Senator Robert “Bob” Dole talks about his friendship with Senator Daniel Inouye.

Senator Bob Dole

Senator Robert “Bob” Dole describes Senator Daniel Inouye as one of the best Sentors.

Mr. Rufus Edmisten

Rufus Edmisten talks about taking his friends to meet Senator Daniel Inouye.

Mr. Rufus Edmisten

Rufus Edmisten describes how Senator Daniel Inouye should be remembered in 15 words.

Mr. Ralph Fujii

Ralph Fujii talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the war days.

Mr. Guy Fujimura

Guy Fujimura talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s “personal touch”.

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