Remembering Internment Experiences and Their Impact on Hawaiian Communities

The transcript recounts a personal narrative of life in Hawaii during World War II, focusing on the impact of the war on Japanese Americans. It describes the peaceful life before the war, the shock of the Pearl Harbor attack, and the subsequent arrests and internment of Japanese Americans, including the speaker's family. The narrative highlights the conditions in internment camps like Sand Island and Hono Uli Uli, and reflects on the post-war period where these stories were largely forgotten. The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and preserving these historical sites to prevent future discrimination.

What was the narrator's father's profession before World War II?

• Carpenter

• Teacher

• Tailor

• Farmer

How did the narrator first learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• By reading a newspaper

• Through a radio announcement

• In a school assembly

• From a neighbor

What was the general assumption about the Japanese population in Hawaii after Pearl Harbor?

• They would flee the islands

• They would support the American war effort

• They would remain neutral

• They would side with Japan

What was the narrator's father's status after being taken by authorities?

• Soldier

• Refugee

• Intern

• Prisoner

Where were the internees transferred after Sand Island closed?

• Hono Uli Uli

• Hale'iwa

• Pearl Harbor

• Maui

What was the largest group held at Hono Uli Uli camp?

• Local Germans

• Nisei

• Local Italians

• POWs

What was the narrator's reaction to their grandfather's silence about internment?

• Confusion

• Anger

• Amazement

• Indifference

Why does the narrator believe internment sites should be remembered?

• To preserve history

• To attract tourists

• To prevent future discrimination

• To honor the military

What modern event does the narrator compare to the internment experience?

• The Vietnam War

• The Civil Rights Movement

• 9-11

• The Korean War

What is the narrator's hope for sharing internment experiences?

• To gain sympathy

• To educate future generations

• To forget the past

• To seek reparations