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Matsue Watanabe Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1001-9-13)
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Thoughts on the so-called "Manzanar Riot"; knowing someone who was killed
Matsue Watanabe Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1001-9-3)
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Witnessing FBI's arrest of father, visiting him in the immigration building
Matsue Watanabe Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1001-9-2)
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Hearing news of bombing of Pearl Harbor along with visiting soldiers

Narrator Harvey Watanabe

Nisei male. Born February 7, 1919, in Exeter, California. Spent prewar childhood in Visalia, California. Drafted prior to World War II. Served in an activated National Guard unit at Fort Lewis, Washington. When World War II broke out, he and all the other Nisei servicemen at Fort Lewis were sent inland. About twenty, Harvey included, went …

Narrator Masao Watanabe

Nisei male. Born December 10, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up near the Nihonmachi area of Seattle. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. In 1943, volunteered for the army while in camp. Served in Europe with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, L Company. Returned to Seattle after the war and …

Narrator Matsue Watanabe

Nisei female. Born July 12, 1927, and raised in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II. Left camp to work and attend school in Chicago, Illinois, before eventually returning with family to Bainbridge Island.

Narrator Louie Watanabe

Nisei male. Born August 22, 1925, in Walnut Grove, California. Grew up in Walnut Grove, where parents owned and operated a restaurant and rooming house. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and Granada concentration camp, Colorado. Left camp for Chicago, Illinois, and worked in various places, including Colorado Springs …

Narrator Bill Watanabe

Nisei male. Born January 5, 1944, in the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After World War II, left camp with family for the Los Angeles area, where parents had lived before the war. Established a career as an engineer. Active in the Little Tokyo Service Center.

Narrator Martha Watanabe

Born in Chicago, Illinois. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …
Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1010-1-22)
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Watching Japanese movies in the community theater

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 37 (ddr-densho-1010-1-37)
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Leaving camp and living in Chicago

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1010-1-28)
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Leaving for Merced Assembly Center by train

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1010-1-44)
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Important values to pass on to grandchildren

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1010-1-29)
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Memories of assembly center

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1010-1-17)
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Organized sports

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1010-1-25)
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Playing baseball

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1010-1-2)
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Parents' family background

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1010-1-19)
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Memories of large Japanese community picnics

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 38 (ddr-densho-1010-1-38)
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Working in a resort hotel

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1010-1-23)
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A dangerous game of hide and seek as a young person

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Louie Watanabe Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1010-1-32)
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Family members' jobs in camp

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