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George Katagiri on Realizing the Gravity of Incarceration

When WWII broke out, George and his family were sent to Portland Assembly Center.

Aired 10/22/2019 | Rating NR

Lost LA

George Katagiri on Realizing the Gravity of Incarceration

Clip: Season 4 Episode 2 | 2m 23s

When WWII broke out, George and his family were sent to Portland Assembly Center.

A U.S. Army veteran, George Katagiri grew up Portland, Oregon. When the war broke out, he and his family were sent to Portland Assembly Center and later Tule Lake Concentration Camp as part of Executive Order 9066. Hear how he felt when he realized what his captivity meant.

Aired 10/22/2019 | Rating NR

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