Oral History Interview with Jose King, September 11, 1997
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jose King. King, of Korean descent, grew up under Japanese occupation in Songsong Village, Rota. Relations with the Japanese were mostly peaceful. He attended a strict but effective Japanese school. When Japanese supplies began to dwindle, soldiers stole food from villagers and threatened to kill them if they withheld it. The natives narrowly escaped mass execution and instead were put to work farming sweet potatoes. King’s …
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Date:
September 11, 1997
Duration:
1 hour 52 minutes 39 seconds
Creator:
King, Jose
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation