Jack Dairiki

Kibei male. Born December 25, 1930 in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento where parents ran a hotel. In 1941, traveled to Japan with father to Japan, then could not return to the United States because of impending war. Was living in Hiroshima when the United States dropped the atomic bomb in 1945. Returned to the United States after World War II, and continues to talk about wartime experiences.

Interviews

Jack Dairiki Interview — ddr-densho-1000-325
March 15, 2011. Emeryville, California.
02:22:51 — 24 segments.
Jack Dairiki
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