George Takei: This Heirloom Preserves The Memory Of My Family’s Internment During WWII
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- Activist, author and acting legend George Takei shares the gut-wrenching story of his family’s experience during WWII, when racism and war hysteria led the United States government to imprison 125,000 Japanese-Americans in internment camps. His new book, “My Lost Freedom,” chronicles his family’s experience in a way that makes it easy for parents to teach their children about this dark period in America’s recent history.
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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.
Yes, no different than when the nutzies did it in the EU.
Exactly! It was viewed as an acceptable method under war time because Times magazine's 'Man of the Year Hitler" had rounded up their own citizens (Jewish people) just to steal their wealth to fund the war machine. Shameful event in US history.
Grabbed their businesses too.
So true... I had the honor of seeing his musical about the saga of internment (in San Diego) and visited many of the local places that were taken from their rightful, hard-working owners and even had a speaker visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego and speak to our docents about the toll on the fishing industry.
Excellent educator. Thank you Mr. Takei.
Interestingly enough in my town when one of the local families was sent to the camps, their white neighbors acquired the land and business officially, but held it in trust until the family was released and gave it back. Not all the whites were corrupt.
He is a (inter)national treasure. Thank you George! ❤❤❤
(inter)planetary treasure.
(Inter)galactic treasure
Oh my! I'm glad we have people like George making the world a better place
Absolutely!
I have no love loss for George Takei. He is an anti-Semite.
When MTG posted that Jewish space laser comment on Twitter he posted an anti-Semitic joke in response. I wrote him & told him that I expected more tolerance from a Gay, Asian Man. He never apologized or took down the post.
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.
Me too. I'm glad George Takei has a platform to tell the story, but so sorry that it's needed. We must share these stories, so we can keep them from happening again.
Same in Australia 😪😪 tho we actually had a rebellion in one of our camps - the Cowra breakout 👍👍
My understanding is that what they had to leave behind they never recovered & after the war given 2 options; go back to Japan or settle east of the Rockies. I knew many Japanese Canadians who experienced this injustice.
The theft of property (real estate and personal) was rampant during their internment. They nearly went Tulsa Race Massacre but on a national scale.
#MuslimBanAnyone?
@@pennygleeson5029 That Cowra breakout actually sounds very interesting. I may look that up. It's also interesting to know that the USA wasn't the only country to indulge in this methodic racial internment/injustice. It makes me wonder if it was all Allied countries.
So pleased Colbert stopped talking and listened respectfully.
He talked over George’s toast and never actually drank the tea!! Bad form, Stephen.
@@willdickinson4177 if you look again you will notice Takei has don't have on glasses and then boom they are there, and then boom gone again, so it is pretty clear from that that there was some cuts during that part
He obviously was as moved as I was. 🤧
@@willdickinson4177 lol wow, you're quite the detective. Don't give up your day job. 😆
Yes, I’ve noticed Colbert is pretty intent at times on being the head cheese…
Thank you, Stephen, for giving this icon the silence that the story deserved.
That's a talent few others in this genre have. I didn't notice Stephen being silent until I read your comment. That's what makes it more wonderful.
@@shethingsd
Totally different topic and the interview technically went off the rails, but you should check out his interview with Kevin Smith
You’ll never laugh so much about a near-fatal heart attack; it’s just about 9 uninterrupted minutes if I’m not mistaken of Silent Bob delving into almost dying… all because he was told that it looked like he’d trimmed down quite a bit
It’s hilarious and that was basically the only question he was asked right at the start
@@TheMulToyVerse I kind of remember that, but I'll definitely check it again
Fallon would've been laughing: haha omgosh that's amazing so glad you're here!
Agree. The silence was intentional and well executed. Also giving G.T. a reflective moment to share about his personal life instead of taking the 'safe topic' of star trek career which has been tread multiple times.
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!
Now you are just showing off, i am so jeolous
He did something similiar for me! At a convention, I had taken a picture with Walter Koenig and wanted to get one with him too, to be part of a gift for my Dad, but I didn't have the money. I could only afford a signature. When it was my turn, we had a lovely visit and I said "My Dad will love this." as a part of my goodbye and thank you. He said "Oh, it's for your father?" I said yes and he said, "We should take a picture for him too." He got up and (totally ignoring his handlers) came around the table and insisted that the handlers take our picture with my camera. He's an amazing person.
...Blessed 🐝...Mr. Takei, Stephen, all those helping these two activists, their families, readers now, everyone, Mother Earth and all the Other Species Companions...!!
I met him only once, also in the 90s. Honestly I think he got younger looking as the years went on
That's wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
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
Italian-Americans were moved from the coast to more inland areas for over a year, then were allowed to go back to their homes, as many in California worked in the fishing industry, by 1943. German-Americans who were in the Bundt were also rounded up and put in camps, and they should have been, being pro-Hitler.
Another part of history the republicans are trying to bury.
Please read my posting that begins MY LOST FREEDOM AN AMERICAN CHILD'S STORY. A sad chapter that nobody talks about.
Thankfully, Mr. Takei is a loud voice who refuses to let it be forgotten.
Acknowledgement isn't the issue... Ignoring and overlooking is what most History books do to fit in important people like Christopher Columbus...
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,
My father said back when he graduated high school his grand father was a prominent Dixiecrat figure in the little town in Oklahoma where they lived. His grandfather told him he could help him navigate the local political chapter if it's something he wanted. He offered him his signet ring as a symbol of such a post. Knowing what that meant and the ideology behind it, he said he looked at the ring, set it back onto the table, slid it toward him and said, "No, I don't think I will do that."
He never talked about his family from that particular part in Oklahoma, but did speak more about his grand parents in North Carolina. I actually didn't know he had family in Oklahoma other than his father.
I think it was that culture in Oklahoma that drove him to enlist in the Navy right after graduating high school. Several years ago I asked why he enlisted and he basically said he just wanted to get out of Oklahoma and see what was out there. After he told me the story about his grandfather I realized the catalyst for enlisting was seeing what was out there and the impetus was his grandfather.
There are those in this country who want to ban the teaching of such matters of U.S. (and Western) history.
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.
Who are the other 4?
I agree. He is so interesting and seems like a wonderful person
I love him so much ❤
I got to see him at a Science Fiction Convention in the San Francisco Bay Area. Had interesting funny stories of Star Trek filming flubs .
Truly one of most remarkable people alive today.
Everybody should read,"To The Stars." It's George Takei's autobiography. Well worth the read.
He even narrates the audio book himself! I'd have it no other way.
Georges description of endurance facing adversity is inspiring. Live long and prosper Monsieur Takei !
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.
That exact thing is what confuses me the most about non-white Americans to be honest, particularly African Americans. Their whole race has been wronged on such a degree that is unforgiveable and yet they have so much love for the US and pride in being American (or at least I see that a lot, I'm sure that's not 100% of people). I'm always confused why you wouldn't just say screw this I'm out of here... or at the very least show a lot of anger and frustration at the country, rather than love and pride. Would love to have some people of various backgrounds speak to that
America needs to talk about her injustices more openly, more honestly, and more frequently
No we don’t and we don’t have any injustices read a book
@@The_king567maybe you’re the one who needs to read a book
@@fightingfaerie nah I know history you people clearly don’t
@@The_king567 Japanese internments, Tulsa, KKK, racial lynchings, Native American forced relocation. Go ahead and tell me how these are not injustices. And that’s just a few off the top of my head. The list goes on and on.
@@fightingfaerie they are not the worst things ever so they are not worth people complaining or crying about crazy this had to be said you are the reason why people make fun of Americans for because you such weak people
I'm always surprised how many people are not aware of Internment. I'm glad that he continues to shed light on this history.
There is another "internment" that many are not aware of please read my post MY LOST FREEDOM AN AMERICAN CHILD'S STORY. on this comments section.
Yes, and soon there will no living survivors of this injustice.
I genuinely think far fewer people would know about it if not for George.
George Takei is an American treasure.
Thank you, sir.
he is, indeed. an American treasure - valued all over the world ❤🌍🌎🌏❤
The man knows his history and honors his family.
Bless you mr Takei, may you live to be 100 years old.
He needs to beat William Shatner for longest live star trek star..good luck!
At least☺️❤️
Sulu and Kirk are living LONG lives. They're both Captains of Starships.
Shatner's got a 6 year head start
Jojotheswede,
In this country, that's a curse!
what a wonderful and strong person. Live long and prosper Mr. Takei
Great human being, doing great for 86, and Happy Birthday George for your 87th on April 20th.
the fact both him and William Shatner can still appear on stage and give a remarkable performance is a joy to watch 🖖
George Takei sexually assaulted a model in 1981. Or is sexual assault excused if you hate Donald Trump?
I doubt that. He is gay and has never tried to hide it.
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@@Shawn-gr5ww From the New Your Vulture, and it may help if you do some investigation yourself before believing everything anyone says… like Diaper Don.
In a new article from The Observer, however, Takei’s accuser is walking back parts of his story, which reporter Shane Snow points out has changed at various points since first Brunson’s first accusations in THR. When asked directly by The Observer if Takei actually touched his genitals in 1981 without consent, Brunton responded could not actually confirm the groping took place.
I asked him to clarify the issue. “Did he touch your genitals?”
“You know … probably …” Brunton replied after some hesitation. “He was clearly on his way to … to … to going somewhere.”
We shared a pause.
“So … you don’t remember him touching your genitals?”
Brunton confessed that he did not remember any touching.
@@derekparent752 wait, whatever happened to believe all victims? Brunton probably walked back out of fear of what George would do to him. Wasn’t #metoo about believing everything everyone says? Or is that just for when it’s against people you don’t like?
It's good to hear that he and his family found that beauty in their survival of an injustice brought on by a terrible time in human history.
Even Joe DiMaggios parents were put in these camps.
Can’t wait to buy the book for my grandchildren who are all 1/4 American Japanese. George is a national treasure.
My grandchildren are both half Japanese-American, and I want to get it for them also! ❤️❤️
I have 4 half black and Japanese cousins and only met their Mother once 😌
It would be weird if they were 1/3. How would that even work?
@@davidanderson_surrey_bc 🤪🤪🤪
@@davidanderson_surrey_bc Look up "3 parent babies" and prepare to have your mind blown
George is so classy, he is funny and a gentleman.❤
Is that including his feud with Shatner, insulting him for his age and weight?
@@theuglywolf2536 here we go again. I have looked, and can find so many instances of Shatner talking disparagingly about Takei, but had real trouble finding anything close to what you're talking about except for an officially organized roast for television.
Oh myyyyy
Most good children’s’ books are really for the adults reading to the child.
Personally, I believe that’s what makes the stories intriguing. Unfortunately, many of the best “childrens” books are being banned in places like Florida.
Utter nonsense
George Takei is a legend, and an increasingly thin crowd that's left of Star Trek's original run, and should be cherished for that, but mostly, for all his activism and charity work!
He’s a beautiful soul. So happy he’s with us.
We can't let history get buried.
The humanity - thank you Mr Takei for the beautiful story of the sculpture. So much of wisdom from your father.
Immensely grateful for George, his Father, Mother, Family & all good living beings
Love his father's philosophy. I wish all of us have the endurance & find beauty or own happiness during harsh circumstances
What a natural storyteller. How is his interview so short, Your whole show should have been George Takei
They didn't even show him walking into the stage so it's probably because of his health.
@@Javier.M. I wondered about that as well. Hopefully his health is still good, he certainly looks and sounds wonderful in this interview!
This man has so much history behind him.
It’s vital to know our own country’s history so we Do Not repeat past hateful evil . Just like with the evil of slavery.
History doesn’t repeat and what does slavery have to do with anything do you think they are going to bring back slavery if you think that you are delusional
Thank you! 👊🏾
He is an international hero. ❤
What a wonderful, caring, and intelligent person he is.
Oregon resident here. There is a memorial site in Klamath Falls, OR, near the OR/CA border, where Japanese Americans were held captive. Very sad part of our history. LOVE YOU, George!!!
There's a memorial plaque at the train station from which many were transported, in Eugene, IIRC.
its part of our present in Gaza right now. If you don't want to be remembeded among the Americans who allowed that, do not allow Biden to continue this. Vote uncommitted in the primary.
What a touching story. One of my best friends from High School is Japanese and his mother spent the war in Manzanar Internment Camp and his father, one of the nicest men I have ever known, was in the 442nd Infantry Regiment . The 442nd was the most decorated decorated unit in the U.S. Military of World War II and was an all Nisei (second generation Japanese) combat unit. These brave young men fought while their relatives were locked up by the government they were defending. This whole episode in American History needs more light shined on it. Thank you George Takei.
My father, of the WWII generation, grew up in Bishop, CA. He couldn't serve in the armed forces due to car accident injuries, but he worked in the mine at Rovanna. Years later, after retirement to the OR coast, he met a gentleman of the same age who had been interred at Manzanar. The two became very good friends later in life: wisdom, age, and experiences created a common bond. Too bad we humans can't learn our lessons in a timely life-saving manner (Tutsis/Hutus, Israelis/ Palestinians, Trump/Anyone "Foreign," Cambodia, Serbia, Sudan, Yemen...)
That's a great comment. Wonderful stories all around! ❤...😊... 💙 ...
To find beauty in harsh circumstances: moved my heart.
Just watched his first TV appearance on Perry Mason in 1959. Thank you for all your years of memories, Mr. Takei.
Nimoy was also in a Perry Mason episode, as the bad guy.
Fellow Asian American, thank you for sharing your powerful , poignant memories 🙏🙏🙏あなたの知識に感謝します
I am white American living amongst Asians in Thailand - Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Burmese, Filipino - Asians are wonderful people, so sad what’s been done to them and what’s being done - the racism, the violence.
What a wonderful human 🥰 Live long and prosper Mr. Takei 🖖
A nice man. He speaks the truth. Northern America _really_ should learn, find it's soul
Never a fan of Star Trek but I am a big fan of George Takei he undoubtedly is an American national treasure
he got the response right!!!! omg I knew Colbert was awesome.
I was a bit surprised by that too. I knew he was a trek fan but not everyone actually remembers there is a response to LLAP
@@Mike-kw5xv Picard and Sarek did it the other way around in Unification Part 1.
I wish George Takei could live forever. He is the among the best in humanity.
I have met George several times and lovingly call him my Grandpa George. He is a wonderful man.
Much love to George Takei.
I’m so glad your father had that philosophy. Glad you prospered! Thanks George!
I was lucky to have him at our family get together when I was a kid. That man is full of life and it was a joyful memory.
Stephen’s ability to just listen and not interrupt is so important.
❤❤❤ George Takei, national treasure
What a beautiful and meaningful family story. You told it with such truth and heart. Your father was a wise man.
Always so good to see George Takei. Great story about his family sculpture.
Nice to see an interview with Mr. Takei that doesn't just rehash stories from Star Trek. The man has so much more to offer all of us.
That was a beautiful story. George and Brad were in Hawai'i in February speaking at Honpa Hongwanji about internment. What an experience. He's so generous with his time.
The most beautiful soul, shared the most moving stories. 💖
🖖Live long and prosper George 🖖you wonderful human.
Peace and Long Life
George Takei always makes me smile ❤
wow George you are such an icon. Thanks you for speaking out right now.
Great interview as Colbert just let him talk. Loved it.
I have always liked George Takei, but hearing him today I just love him. I am going to look for his book and buy it. He is a wonderful man.
I am a California baby boomer who met a traditional Japanese family when I was 5. I fell in love with a Japanese lifeguard when I was 15. My Mom, a WWII Marine role modeled remorse and respect about history behind the the internment camps.
My grandkids have received George Takai's books as gifts from me. He is a national treaure.❤
Women weren't allowed in the Marines in WW II.
@@letolethe3344 Yes, they were, look it up.
His story is so important. Thank you George!
George's Father's description of what constitutes endurance is beautiful and inspiring!
One of the most beautiful humans.
Mr Takei and my eldest brother met in NY many years ago. They shared their stories. My brother was born in a concentration camp run by the Japanese in the Philippines. My father’s family, except for my mother, were American. They became friends. My father told me many years after the interment that he forgave the Japanese. He felt that as a Christian, it was his duty and responsibility to follow the teachings of his faith. My brother, is an agnostic. His reasoning is that Hatred is the cause of wars. Both expressed peace as a result of the true meaning of war.
Thank you for this interview. Looking forward to reading and owning the book.
Such a lovely man
You can tell at the end that Colbert had been fighting back the tears. I was less successful. 😂
I was not successful at all. I have three young children and I cannot imagine being forced from my home and trying to explain why to them. The fact that his father was trying to find beauty in that situation just broke me
My dad did that too, and we call one the seal,still have them. They are beautiful, one is finished (seal),the other unfinished. Love you George!
Thank you for sharing your time and the sculpture your Dad found with us here. So beautiful.
A true American treasure. Your honesty and resilience are going to help us learn from the lessons of the past.
I still remember clearly how George Takei talked about this time in his life at a Star Trek convention and it deeply moved me.
As a German, our dark history was a big part of my history classes and we even had the chance to listen to someone who barely escaped the camps by fleeing to France. But before that talk, I didn't know that America had their own kind of camps.
It's important to never forget these injustices and atrocities happened and that we have to work hard, to not let them happen again. And I agree with George Takei on his take, that we should not judge all people of a country by their leader's actions.
in contrast to Germany, almost no other country faced up to their past and addressed their crimes and atrocities in an appropriate manner. the US certainly didn't. if memory serves correctly, only South Africa managed to get this right in recent history.
@@embreis2257the has doesn’t need to do because they have never committed any crimes god you people are ridiculous and delusional read a book dude
What a delightful human being.
I loved when George Takei was on the Howard Stern Show! He’s truly a great human!❤
I grew up in Hawaii and learned this history. I’m part American Indian and have felt apart of all the culture that makes this country unique!
For the respect level..You've hit the top with "Sulu"..Class of a man ..Thank you Mr Colbert for have brought him on the show.
I appreciate Takei-san so much for being a wonderful activist and using their celebrity status to spotlight a time that effected so many Americans, including my own family as a fellow Nikkei.
I had to go out of my way to learn about the concentration camps since my family wouldn't talk about our family and the past to me directly. Found out that I had family inside and that other family.
I can't imagine what they experienced but I know how it effected everyone in the next generations of our family.
武井穂郷さん、本当にありがとう。感謝申し上げます。💙💙
Right on, George. What happened then needs to be taught so it doesn't happen again.
I'm not crying. You're crying.
Such a gracious human.
Stephen Colbert is always so thoughtful and considerate. By far my favorite late night host.
This is our shameful history. Let's not let history repeat itself.
Why
What a heartbreaking, beautiful story. Thank you Mr. Takei!
釜炒り茶 Kama iri cha is the style of tea leaves being processed in deep bowl and roasted accordingly. Sayama city is not as major as other tea famous region like Uji, Yamé, or Kageyama. Nice to know of real green teas served in the heart of NYC. Love from Tokyo ❤
Another excellent work on Nisei experience is Snow Falling on Cedars, set in northwest Washington state 1939-1947.
Yes. Beautiful story. Made me cry.
Excellent excellent book.
Beautiful story about his father's monument.
Gotta love Colbert he got some guts.
The internment camps in LA should never be forgotten. When the USA did the same thing with ICE in the last 5 years. It disgusted me how quickly the Americans forget about their own attrocities. LLAP.
Ice is not the same thing god you people are ridiculous and none of this was. A atrocity read a book
Please protect George Takei at all costs! He is an American treasure! God bless him and his!❤❤❤
Thanks Mr Takei
My grandmother was interned in Rowher, Arkansas as a child too. My grandfather was interned but served the US in Italy and Germany as an MP. His brothers served with the 442nd. Our family was very fortunate to have not lost everything as farmers. We had neighbors who we signed our land over to and oversaw it during the war and signed it back. So much land was taken because of being interned not to mention heirlooms. Our families samurai heirlooms were confiscated. I will be buying this book to read to my child. Thank you Mr. Takei.
Luv u George. Amazing sad story.❤
We love you, George!
Colbert bringing the American experience home.
Greatest Honor and Respect Mr George Takei Thank You for being with us and bringing us your story 🙏🏽 💖💕
God Bless you Mr. Takei. I am a better person today. I will buy your book for my new home.
He’s an American treasure ❤
Thanks for just letting George talk freely without interruption. That was sweet.
Absolutely incredible. Mr. Takei is an international icon and is so beloved for so many reasons.
I love that story, tears in my eyes. And Mr. Colbert, your listening skills are the best of any host. I have so much respect for you. I thank you.
What a sad yet inspiring story. Yes, we need to teach the real history of the United States and our allies as well. If we don't look at it square in the face or water it down, we will learn nothing from it. We are meant to learn from our mistakes in life, the same goes for nations. You learn nothing if you refuse to face it.
What would that do and this isn’t important at all you people are everything wrong with this world
@@The_king567 "You people" learn from history so we don't repeat it.
@@coleengoodell7523 we aren’t repeating it
What a fine man. His book will go to my grandchildren right away.
George is an American National treasure
Always good to see Mr Sulu! 🙂