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 .

Mrs. Alfreida Fujita

Alfreda Fujita talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and friends in Kona.

Mrs. Alfreida Fujita

Alfreda Fujita talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and his fellow war veterans.

Ms. Heather Giugni

Heather Giugni talks about her father’s relationship with Senator Daniel K. Inouye.

Mr. Frank Goto

Frank Goto talks about Senator Daniel Inouye as his longtime friend.

Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa

Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa talks about Senator Daniel Inouye and the “Greatest Generation”.

Mr. Lloyd Hand

Lloyd Hand talks about Senator Inouye and President Lyndon B. Johnson.

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