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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview (ddr-densho-122-29)

Nisei male. Born February 11, 1908, in Lodi, California. Resettled voluntarily to Mankato, Minnesota, prior to mass removal. Resettled in central California in 1947. Member of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) since 1929. Became active in redress movement as fundraiser and lobbyist for Central California District Council of JACL. Mr. Hirasuna passed away on February …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview (ddr-densho-122-15)

White male. Born 1918. Former longtime legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. Was an advocate for civil rights throughout his career, and worked on behalf of Japanese Americans during the World War II incarceration.

(This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-15-1)

Trying to create a test case with the ACLU to challenge the mass removal

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-15-6)

Thoughts on Mike Masaoka and the Japanese American Citizens League

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-15-9)

Ways of challenging unjust laws

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-15-10)

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance movement itself.

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-15-3)

The ACLU's attempts to challenge the U.S. government on its World War II actions

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-15-8)

Description of other wartime Japanese American resisters

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-15-2)

Description of Al Wirin

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-15-4)

Thoughts on dissension within the Japanese American community

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-15-5)

Making the decision to join the American Civil Liberties Union

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-15-7)

Explanation of writ of coram nobis and thoughts about the Heart Mountain resisters

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-29-1)

Opinion of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-29-10)

Discussion about bias in documentary, and effect on future generations

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-29-4)

Defense of the Japanese American Citizens League's wartime stance

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-29-4/

vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-29-5)

Discussion of the legacy of the 442nd RCT

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-29-3)

Feelings on the views of the Heart Mountain resisters

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-29-3/

vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-29-9)

Reflections

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance movement itself.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-29-9/

vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-29-7)

Thoughts on the wartime stance of the JACL: "I think it was the real practical thing to do"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-29-2)

Thoughts on what would have happened had Japanese Americans resisted mass removal

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-29-2/

vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-29-8)

Opinion that the resisters of conscience were "harming the cause of the entire group"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-29-6)

History and role of the Japanese American Citizens League

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 38, No. 7, July 2001 (ddr-sjacl-1-491)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Seattle to host IDC/PNWDC Biennial Conference at the Executive Inn by the Seattle Center, keynote-Satsuke Ina, Redress Panel-Fred Shiosaki, Bill Hosokawa, Mits Koshiyama, and Frank Abe; scholarship awardees: Kurose-Jennifer Fung ($2,000), six Tazuma/Tamesa (total $4,000)-Robbin Clemente, Edwin Hamada, Michelle Mai, Kongkham Panyathong, Mari Sugiyama, and Maya Yamasaki; Board Bios-Vicki Toyohara-Mukai, Ryan …

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img Green Lake Judo Team (ddr-densho-136-38)

Green Lake Dojo was established in 1932. Classes were held twice a week at the Community Hall in North Seattle. The mass removal of Japanese Americans from Seattle forced Green Lake Dojo to close in 1942. Back row (L to R): Sumio Mochizuki, Akira Kumasaka. Fifth row (L to R): Mr. Tanagi, unidentified, Kiyoshi Tada, Mr. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 15 (April 17, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-15)

Selected article titles: "Sgt. Yano posthumously wins Congressional Medal of Honor" (p. 1), "Gen. Mark Clark to speak at Nisei veterans reunion July 1-6" (p. 1), "State colleges may trim Asian studies" (p. 1), "Asian American groups to back HR 14910 for ethnic studies" (p. 1), "Quality, integrated education" (p. 3), "Nasopharyngeal cancer, rare in Caucasian, …

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