James Oura oral history interview, part 1 of 6, October 23, 2005

0:00 - Introduction

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Keywords: Miyagi prefecture; Oahu

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2:52 - Family background

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Keywords: Hawaii; Kahuku; sugarcane plantation

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5:37 - Growing up on the sugarcane plantation

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Keywords: fishing; rabbits; rice; vegetable garden

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8:44 - Growing up on the sugarcane plantation II

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Keywords: celebrations; school; siblings

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11:56 - Schooling and education

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Keywords: Japanese language school; strict

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14:54 - Schooling and education II

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Keywords: games; Kahuku High School; volleyball

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17:50 - Schooling and education III

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Keywords: influential; Japan; teachers

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20:28 - Pearl Harbor and aftermath

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Keywords: B-17; formation; maneuvers; planes

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23:30 - Pearl Harbor and aftermath II

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Keywords: B-17 Plane; boy scouts; golf course; Hickam Field; radio

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26:15 - Pearl Harbor and aftermath III

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Keywords: black outs; boy scouts; messengers

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