Mitchell Maki: Preserving the Courageous Legacy of the Japanese-American WWII Heroes

Jul 24, 2024

Join Guy Kawasaki as he chats with Mitchell Maki, President of Go For Broke National Education Center, about the courage and patriotism of Japanese American WWII veterans. They discuss overcoming prejudice, wartime challenges, civic engagement, inclusivity, and the journey towards redress and advocacy for constitutional violations. The podcast sheds light on the enduring lessons from this crucial chapter in American history.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Japanese American WWII Veterans and the Legacy of Courage

01:59 • 20min

Embracing Civic Engagement and Upholding America's Promise

22:06 • 2min

Black American and Japanese American Veterans of World War II

24:33 • 6min

Exploring Hawaii's NATO Status and Medical Supply Shortages

30:25 • 2min

The Journey of Japanese Americans Towards Redress and Advocacy

31:57 • 5min

Remembering the Internment: A Legacy of Courage and Perseverance

36:39 • 15min

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mitchell Maki, the president and CEO of the Go For Broke National Education Center. Mitchell shares the remarkable story of the Japanese-American veterans of World War II, who fought with incredible courage and patriotism for a country that had unjustly incarcerated their families. Discover how these heroes overcame race prejudice, wartime hysteria, and a failure of political leadership to become the most highly decorated unit of their size in American military history. Maki's insights shed light on this crucial chapter of American history and its enduring lessons for upholding democracy and civil rights, even in times of crisis.

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