0:00 - Brief introduction and father's emigration from Japan

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Keywords: brewery; domestic work; Emigration; Issei; Issei parents; Mexico; Shizuoka Prefecture; Yokohama

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5:14 - Reflecting on his father II

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Keywords: American patriotism; family obligations; hard work; Issei parents; pride

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7:40 - Mother's background and discussing father III

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Keywords: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake; Izu Peninsula; Mexican border; Shizuoka Prefecture

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9:53 - Family makeup - SIblings

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Keywords: aeronautical engineer; electrical engineer; family practice doctor; higher education; pathologist; registered nurse

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12:14 - Father's occupation as a chili farmer

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Keywords: crops; family; farmer; farming; migrant farming

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13:26 - Describing his family household

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Keywords: Buddhism; Emperor; G Men (Motion Picture); Hopalong Cassidy; Japanese language; radio; radio programs

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15:25 - Childhood - Community, recreation, food, and school

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Keywords: basketball; Caucasians; Mexicans; picnics; Sumo; sushi

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19:01 - School and the origin of his American name

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Keywords: elementary school; grammar school; Japanese names; Mexicans; nickname; Pledge of Allegiance; primary school; walking

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24:45 - Failing grades and being sent to Japan for schooling

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Keywords: absenteeism; apathy for school; education; Japanese language school; studies; tardiness

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