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5. George Takei and the American Internment Camps

History's Heroes History's Secret Heroes - Series 1

In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbour attack, then five-year-old George Takei and his family are removed from their home and imprisoned without trial.

In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbour attack, then five-year-old George Takei and his family join the 120,000 Japanese Americans who are removed from their homes and imprisoned without trial.

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Podcast production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.

Producer: Amie Liebowitz
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann

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29 minutes

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Mon 18 Sep 2023 16:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Mon 18 Sep 2023 16:00
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  • History's Heroes

    Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter shine a light on extraordinary people in history.