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. Irene Hirano Inouye

Irene Hirano Inouye talks about how people remembered how Senator Inouye helped them personally.

Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye

Irene Hirano Inouye talks about Senator Inouye’s strong belief in the importance of public service.

Mr. Ken Inouye

Ken Inouye talks about Senator Daniel Inouye at his first punk rock concert

Mr. Ken Inouye

Ken Inouye talks about Inouye family leisure time.

Ambassador Ryozo Kato

Ambassador RYOZO KATO talks about Senator Inouye and the US-Japan relationship.

Ms. Gloria Kobayashi

Gloria Kobayashi talks about how Senator Daniel Inouye would visit Café 100.

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