George Takei: This Heirloom Preserves The Memory Of My Family’s Internment During WWII
Published 2024-04-17
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All Comments (21)
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It wasn't just in the USA - we Canadians did the same thing to our Japanese citizens on our West Coast. Once they'd been marched out of their homes, many officials (and other people) simply stole family heirlooms and valuable items from their former private residences - even their fishing boats! Racism, theft and humiliation; unjust, unfair and entirely uncalled for. I wasn't even born at that time but I am still terribly sorry.
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Many of the incarcerated people were working good farmland on the West Coast. Not only was their incarceration racist, it was also a land grab. Mr. Takei you are a national treasure. Thank you for making the world a better place.
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So pleased Colbert stopped talking and listened respectfully.
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One dark and under-discussed topic, among many from that time, that America doesn't like to acknowledge. Glad to see it being talked about edit: y’all need better reading comprehension, i never said nobody was talking about it
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Thank you, Stephen, for giving this icon the silence that the story deserved.
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He is a (inter)national treasure. Thank you George! ❤❤❤
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America needs to talk about her injustices more openly, more honestly, and more frequently
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That tree knot story is a beautiful story. I met George Takei at a book signing at Mysterious Galaxy (a bookstore in San Diego) in the 90’s and he was the nicest man, so warm and friendly. I’d forgotten my camera (this was before cell phones really took off ) so he had his assistant take a picture of us and they mailed the picture to the bookstore for me. Wasn’t that going the extra mile? Every time I hear him tell a story about his family, it really warms my heart. Live long and prosper George!
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My wife spent her teens in such camps and the wounds never left. Loss of all possessions and no restitution afterwards. It taught me what racism really meant back in my youth when we married,
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OH. MY!! Mr. Takei. Is one of 5 people I wish I could just sit down and talk to for a couple of days. He is someone that is always trying to improve things for others. Much respect.
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I have heard Takei give tribute to his father before. In his teens, George thought of the camps and was very angry. His father explained how he could love a country even though it had wronged him. Mr Takei was a man of honor and a true patriot.
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Everybody should read,"To The Stars." It's George Takei's autobiography. Well worth the read.
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Georges description of endurance facing adversity is inspiring. Live long and prosper Monsieur Takei !
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Can’t wait to buy the book for my grandchildren who are all 1/4 American Japanese. George is a national treasure.
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George Takei is an American treasure. Thank you, sir.
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I'm always surprised how many people are not aware of Internment. I'm glad that he continues to shed light on this history.
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George is so classy, he is funny and a gentleman.❤
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Great human being, doing great for 86, and Happy Birthday George for your 87th on April 20th.
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The man knows his history and honors his family.
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Bless you mr Takei, may you live to be 100 years old.
