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Paul Uyehara Interview Segment 17

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Lifetime involvement with the Japanese American Citizens League

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May 22, 2023

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Paul Uyehara

Paul Uyehara Interview

1:57:51 — 17 segments

May 22, 2023

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sansei male. Son of Grayce Uyehara and Hiroshi Uyehara. Grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where parents were active in numerous Japanese American community activities. Graduated from Oberlin College and became involved in activist and political causes. Studied law and eventually became Senior Attorney with the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice.

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