This blog is a reflection on the presentation by Mr. Steve Doi on his experiences in a Japanese Internment camp during World War Two
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Listening to Mr. Doi's story was a fresh perspective. His childhood was normal and mosty unaffected by racism prior to pearl harbor, and the internment of the Japanese. While in camp, I was interested how easily the internees adapted to the new, restricted life in the camps. It was also intruiging to find out how some internees have stayed connectedafter sharing three years together. As the camps began being shut down, and the internees, it amazed me how the United Sates expected them to return to their normal lives, when most had little to nothing left of their belongings, and no where to call home. Just as suddenly as anti Japanese feelings and racism began, it was interesting how quickly it ceased. mr. Doi made an interesting point that even though the reparations did not compensate for the amount of loss, rarley anyone refused it, which just proves how much the internees lost. Mr. doi moved on and past his life as an internee and doesn't talk that much about his experience which I believe is admirable and proves how forgiving and loyal he is to the government's treatment of the internees. I was very greatful for having the opportunity to hear Mr. Doi's story.
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I agree with everything you said. Mr. Doi seems extremely forgiving. He had been accused of being a spy and was put into a camp because of it. It's amazing how he could have such a horrible experience yet still continue with his life and still live in America!
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