Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service – Smithsonian Affiliations director.

Takei recalled the barbed wire fences.but Takei had more to fear as a young child growing into his teenage years.

and the stinging irony of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance each morning while wrongfully imprisoned.in response to Governor Schwarzeneggers veto of AB849.Takei recounted his journey through one of the darkest periods of American history.

Takei recalled his childhood crushes.They all have to make decisions with the specific givens of their own lives.

I dealt with all the specifics of my life.

And to be praised by the Number One Son in Charlie Chan.Thank you to our family and friends for taking time to share this day with us.

president of the Japanese Womens Society of Southern California; Women of the Year honorees Sue Yanaga Kawasaki.Uyeda Lew was a teacher of English as a second language in junior and middle schools for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Thank you for your invaluable and significant service to the community.including Continuing Education of Nikkei Widows.