George Nakano Interview II Segment 1

Teaching in the public schools (ddr-densho-1000-361-1) - 00:05:13
Memories of teaching (ddr-densho-1000-361-2) - 00:12:15
Involvement in community activities: the Gardena Pioneer Project (ddr-densho-1000-361-3) - 00:04:59
Deciding to run for Torrance city council (ddr-densho-1000-361-4) - 00:06:31
Winning a seat on the Torrance city council (ddr-densho-1000-361-5) - 00:04:50
Ethnic makeup of Torrance while serving on the city council (ddr-densho-1000-361-6) - 00:06:34
Accomplishments while serving on the Torrance city council (ddr-densho-1000-361-7) - 00:10:17
Running for a California state senate seat (ddr-densho-1000-361-8) - 00:09:24
Description of qualities as a politician (ddr-densho-1000-361-9) - 00:07:15
Running for California state assembly (ddr-densho-1000-361-10) - 00:07:13
Major accomplishments as a state assemblyman (ddr-densho-1000-361-11) - 00:12:28
Addressing Asian American issues as a state assemblyman (ddr-densho-1000-361-12) - 00:07:47
The role of lobbyists (ddr-densho-1000-361-13) - 00:07:17
Helping to secure funds for Asian American causes (ddr-densho-1000-361-14) - 00:04:31
Supporting the World War II Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-1000-361-15) - 00:13:30
Running for a state senate seat (ddr-densho-1000-361-16) - 00:10:57
Advice to future politicians (ddr-densho-1000-361-17) - 00:05:38
Supporting community organizations: Go For Broke (ddr-densho-1000-361-18) - 00:17:15
Thoughts on current Japanese American issues (ddr-densho-1000-361-19) - 00:06:53
Successful service as a state assemblyman (ddr-densho-1000-361-20) - 00:08:27
Reflections: career highlights (ddr-densho-1000-361-21) - 00:06:45
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Teaching in the public schools

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August 23, 2011

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George Nakano

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George Nakano Interview II

02:55:59 — 21 segments

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August 23, 2011

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Los Angeles, California

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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.

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Sharon Yamato, interviewer; Tani Ikeda, videographer

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