This film explores the life of Hiroshi ‘Hiro’ Hoshizaki, a retired grandfather of six, who was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp during his adolescence.
As we follow Hiroshi on his own journey to confront the events and memories of his past, we learn of his experiences while imprisoned at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center and the traumatic repercussions this experience has had on him, and his family.
Click HERE or at the SUPPORT ALLEGIANCE link to your left to contribute any amount.
We have a tremendous opportunity, through the medium of theater, to reach hundreds of thousands with this incredible story of strength, honor and courage in a time of great sadness and injustice in America. Please watch the video all the way through, and take 5 minutes to make a contribution that says, “I care, George.” Any amount helps, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
George was only four years old when US soldiers forced he and his family out of their home and into camps with barbed wire and sentry towers. Here he recollects the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor when Japanese Americans became “Enemy non-aliens”.
An incredible group of Japanese-American soldiers in World War II changed the world and touched many lives with their dignity and honor.Courage. Service. Honor.
The 100th and 442nd Regimental Combat Teams were some of the greatest units in U.S. military history, yet so few in America have ever heard of them.
While they were on the battlefield, their families were incarcerated in internment camps simply because of prejudice.
The bravery and patriotism of the Nisei soldiers earned them the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Oral Histories Preview: Former Congressman Norman Mineta
Norman Mineta, a Democrat from California, served in the U.S. House of Representatives, recounts how his family was sent to a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, and explains how that experience led to his long career in public service.
1942-45 American-Japanese Relocation & the 442nd
A rare, full color exhibit of the years of the Japanese American Internment during WWII and the all Japanese 442nd Brigade.
Japanese Relocation – U.S. Gov’t Explanation 1942
A short film distributed by the U.S. government during World War Two to explain why Japanese Americans and Japanese nationals living on the West Coast were relocated to internment camps away from the coast.
Japanese Internment Camps During WWII
A collection of audio and visual clips during WWII and the Japanese Internment Camps.
Hiro: The Documentary
The story of one man, Hiroshi 'Hiro' Hoshizaki, his experiences as a result of his internment at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, and how this place changed his life forever.
This film explores the life of Hiroshi ‘Hiro’ Hoshizaki, a retired grandfather of six, who was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp during his adolescence.
As we follow Hiroshi on his own journey to confront the events and memories of his past, we learn of his experiences while imprisoned at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center and the traumatic repercussions this experience has had on him, and his family.
Never Forget. Never Again
70 years ago today, the President signed a decree that sent me and my family to a prison camp. Hear my story, and learn how you can help fulfill our pledge: Never Forget. Never Again.
Click HERE or at the SUPPORT ALLEGIANCE link to your left to contribute any amount.
We have a tremendous opportunity, through the medium of theater, to reach hundreds of thousands with this incredible story of strength, honor and courage in a time of great sadness and injustice in America. Please watch the video all the way through, and take 5 minutes to make a contribution that says, “I care, George.” Any amount helps, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
–GHT
George Takei and the Japanese American internment
George recollects his experience, and the days when Japanese Americans became "Enemy non-aliens".
George was only four years old when US soldiers forced he and his family out of their home and into camps with barbed wire and sentry towers. Here he recollects the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor when Japanese Americans became “Enemy non-aliens”.
Full interview with George Takei at http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/george-takei
Inspiring True Story of Nisei Soldiers (KABC-LA)
An incredible group of Japanese-American soldiers in World War II changed the world and touched many lives with their dignity and honor.
Courage. Service. Honor.
An incredible group of Japanese-American soldiers in World War II changed the world and touched many lives with their dignity and honor.Courage. Service. Honor.
The 100th and 442nd Regimental Combat Teams were some of the greatest units in U.S. military history, yet so few in America have ever heard of them.
While they were on the battlefield, their families were incarcerated in internment camps simply because of prejudice.
The bravery and patriotism of the Nisei soldiers earned them the Congressional Gold Medal.