Responses of non-Japanese Americans

The reactions of non-Japanese friends, neighbors and classmates were mixed. Some turned their heads and refused to recognize their former friends. Others believed the government propaganda and became outright hostile. Still others helped their Japanese American neighbors by storing belongings and driving them to the places where they were to be picked up. Perhaps only a handful of people understood the true implications of the course of events.

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vh Misa Taketa Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-436-10)

Returning to school after December 7th

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-436-10/

vh Misa Taketa Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-436-12)

Being called in to talk to the vice principal on the last day of school

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-436-12/

vh Gene Akutsu Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-1-6)

A boy's shock and anxiety, and reactions of school peers after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-1-6/

vh Ben Uyeno Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-100-19)

Reaction of non-Japanese Americans to the bombing of Pearl Harbor: refused service at restaurant

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-100-19/

vh Ben Uyeno Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-100-20)

Early student relocation with the Quakers

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-100-20/

vh Betty Morita Shibayama Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-152-15)

Some positive memories of supportive Caucasian neighbors in the time leading up to mass removal

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-152-15/

vh Shig Yabu Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-272-7)

Leaving school to go to camp: class throws a farewell party

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-272-7/

vh Rick Sato Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-80-6)

Increasing anti-Japanese sentiment following the bombing of Pearl Harbor

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-80-6/

vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-164-12)

Returning to school after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, getting in fights with other students over racist name-calling

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-164-12/

vh Mas Akiyama Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-188-12)

Observations of changes within Spokane community after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-188-12/

vh David R. Boyd - Marietta Boyd Gruner Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-419-6)

Bringing athletic equipment to the Japanese Americans at the Puyallup Assembly Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-419-6/

vh Mary Kato - Frances Kajita Nishi Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-494-9)

Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, receiving help from neighbors

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-494-9/

vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-83-2)

Setting up an American Friends Service Committee office at the onset of war to try and "prevent the internment"

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-83-2/