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. Gloria Kobayashi

Gloria Kobayashi talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s passing.

Mr. Wataru Kohashi

Wataru Kohashi talks about meeting Senator Daniel Inouye during the war.

Mr. Wataru Kohashi

Wataru Kohashi talks about Senator Daniel Inouye getting remarried.

Mr. Walter Kunitake

Walter Kunitake talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s dedication.

Mr. Walter Kunitake

Walter Kunitake talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s personality.

Judge Alfred Laureta

Alfred Laureta talks about Senator Daniel Inouye’s first year in Congress.

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