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.

World War II (231)
Pearl Harbor and aftermath (247)
Responses of non-Japanese Americans (166)

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Ben Uyeno Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-100-19)
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Reaction of non-Japanese Americans to the bombing of Pearl Harbor: refused service at restaurant
Gene Akutsu Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-1-6)
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A boy's shock and anxiety, and reactions of school peers after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Betty Morita Shibayama Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-152-15)
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Some positive memories of supportive Caucasian neighbors in the time leading up to mass removal
Tom Akashi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-164-12)
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Returning to school after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, getting in fights with other students over racist name-calling
Mas Akiyama Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-188-12)
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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.

David R. Boyd - Marietta Boyd Gruner Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-419-6)
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Bringing athletic equipment to the Japanese Americans at the Puyallup Assembly Center
Shig Yabu Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-272-7)
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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 …

Rick Sato Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-80-6)
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Increasing anti-Japanese sentiment following the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-83-2)
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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. …

Marion Tsutakawa Kanemoto Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-148-16)
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Memories of the bombing of Pearl Harbor: mother's fear of deportation, parents' "demeanor was so different"
Akiko Kurose Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-41-13)
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"I no longer felt I was an equal American": reaction to the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Cherry Kinoshita Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-34-5)
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Being questioned by the FBI over the family's short wave radio
Cherry Kinoshita Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-34-6)
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Feeling "suspect" because of community atmosphere following the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Mary Kageyama Nomura Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-255-13)
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Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; attending school afterwards
Henry Miyatake Interview I Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-53-18)
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Principal addresses curfew and other restrictions at a school assembly
Martha Nishitani Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-71-12)
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Refused service on a public bus after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Cookie Takeshita Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-465-6)
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Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, remembering the kindness of the school principal
Akiko Kurose Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-42-5)
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Attending school the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

Mrs. Kurose was undergoing treatment for cancer and required frequent breaks and medication to help her with pain management.

Jimi Yamaichi Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-106-3)
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Events following Pearl Harbor: a Caucasian friend's tearful warning, and opportunistic farmers look to cash in on the mass removal
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