George Nakano

Sansei male. Born November 24, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Transferred to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, as a result of parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire." After leaving camp, returned to California, attended school, and served in the California Air National Guard. Earned a Masters in Education and became a teacher. In 1998, elected to the California State Legislature. Appointed by the Speaker in January 2002 to serve as Democractic Caucus Chair and became one of the highest-ranking Asian Americans in the State Legislature.

Interviews

George Nakano Interview I — ddr-densho-1000-359
July 20, 2011. Los Angeles, California.
02:43:29 — 31 segments.
George Nakano Interview II — ddr-densho-1000-361
August 23, 2011. Los Angeles, California.
02:55:59 — 23 segments.
George Nakano
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