They Called Us Enemy
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All Characters George Takei Daddy/Takekuma Norman Takei Mama Henry Takei Nancy Reiko Takei President Franklin D. Roosevelt Earl Warren Eleanor Roosevelt Wayne Collins Fletcher Bowron Lt. General John L. DeWitt Florence Ford and Chevy Senator Daniel K. Inouye Herbert Nicholson Mrs. Rugen Mr. Gene Roddenberry Justice Sonia Sotomayor
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They Called Us Enemy

by George Takei
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  • They Called Us Enemy
  • Epilogue
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  • American Democracy and Civic Engagement Theme Icon
    American Democracy and Civic Engagement
  • Racism and War Theme Icon
    Racism and War
  • History and Education Theme Icon
    History and Education
  • Family, Community, and Trauma Theme Icon
    Family, Community, and Trauma
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Characters
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  • George Takei
  • Daddy/Takekuma Norman Takei
  • Mama
  • Henry Takei
  • Nancy Reiko Takei
  • President Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Earl Warren
  • Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Wayne Collins
  • Fletcher Bowron
  • Lt. General John L. DeWitt
  • Florence
  • Ford and Chevy
  • Senator Daniel K. Inouye
  • Herbert Nicholson
  • Mrs. Rugen
  • Mr. Gene Roddenberry
  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Terms
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  • Fifth Column
  • Issei
  • Nisei
  • No-no
  • Sansei
  • Yes-yes
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  • Star Trek (the Starship Enterprise) Symbol Icon
    Star Trek (the Starship Enterprise)
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