George Takei: This Heirloom Preserves The Memory Of My Family’s Internment During WWII

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28 күн бұрын

Activist, author and acting legend George Takei shares the gut-wrenching story of his family’s experience during WWII, when racism and war hysteria led the United States government to imprison 125,000 Japanese-Americans in internment camps. His new book, “My Lost Freedom,” chronicles his family’s experience in a way that makes it easy for parents to teach their children about this dark period in America’s recent history.
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@kjgrimstrup2495 26 күн бұрын

So pleased Colbert stopped talking and listened respectfully.

@willdickinson4177 26 күн бұрын

He talked over George’s toast and never actually drank the tea!! Bad form, Stephen.

@bjam89 26 күн бұрын

@@willdickinson4177 if you look again you will notice Takei has don't have on glasses and then boom they are there, and then boom gone again, so it is pretty clear from that that there was some cuts during that part

@redbarchetta8782 26 күн бұрын

He obviously was as moved as I was. 🤧

@redbarchetta8782 26 күн бұрын

@@willdickinson4177 lol wow, you're quite the detective. Don't give up your day job. 😆

@carefulpilgrim 26 күн бұрын

Yes, I’ve noticed Colbert is pretty intent at times on being the head cheese…

@PedroCristian 26 күн бұрын

He is a (inter)national treasure. Thank you George! ❤❤❤

@Mike-kw5xv 26 күн бұрын

(inter)planetary treasure.

@Rosarium2007 26 күн бұрын

(Inter)galactic treasure

@jamesyoungquist6923 26 күн бұрын

Oh my! I'm glad we have people like George making the world a better place

@debinthewheelchair7781 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@dee_dee_place 25 күн бұрын

I have no love loss for George Takei. He is an anti-Semite. When MTG posted that Jewish space laser comment on Twitter he posted an anti-Semitic joke in response. I wrote him & told him that I expected more tolerance from a Gay, Asian Man. He never apologized or took down the post.

@drunkvegangal8089 26 күн бұрын

It wasn't just in the USA - we Canadians did the same thing to our Japanese citizens on our West Coast. Once they'd been marched out of their homes, many officials (and other people) simply stole family heirlooms and valuable items from their former private residences - even their fishing boats! Racism, theft and humiliation; unjust, unfair and entirely uncalled for. I wasn't even born at that time but I am still terribly sorry.

@Sarcasticron 26 күн бұрын

Me too. I'm glad George Takei has a platform to tell the story, but so sorry that it's needed. We must share these stories, so we can keep them from happening again.

@pennygleeson5029 26 күн бұрын

Same in Australia 😪😪 tho we actually had a rebellion in one of our camps - the Cowra breakout 👍👍

@dorothylewis5864 26 күн бұрын

My understanding is that what they had to leave behind they never recovered & after the war given 2 options; go back to Japan or settle east of the Rockies. I knew many Japanese Canadians who experienced this injustice.

@ryanshannon6963 26 күн бұрын

The theft of property (real estate and personal) was rampant during their internment. They nearly went Tulsa Race Massacre but on a national scale. #MuslimBanAnyone?

@ryanshannon6963 26 күн бұрын

@@pennygleeson5029 That Cowra breakout actually sounds very interesting. I may look that up. It's also interesting to know that the USA wasn't the only country to indulge in this methodic racial internment/injustice. It makes me wonder if it was all Allied countries.

@mfcabrini 26 күн бұрын

Many of the incarcerated people were working good farmland on the West Coast. Not only was their incarceration racist, it was also a land grab. Mr. Takei you are a national treasure. Thank you for making the world a better place.

@pennyc11 26 күн бұрын

Yes, no different than when the nutzies did it in the EU.

@syniron6670 26 күн бұрын

Exactly! It was viewed as an acceptable method under war time because Times magazine's 'Man of the Year Hitler" had rounded up their own citizens (Jewish people) just to steal their wealth to fund the war machine. Shameful event in US history.

@gretchengraef3012 26 күн бұрын

Grabbed their businesses too.

@colleendeborah1581 26 күн бұрын

So true... I had the honor of seeing his musical about the saga of internment (in San Diego) and visited many of the local places that were taken from their rightful, hard-working owners and even had a speaker visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego and speak to our docents about the toll on the fishing industry. Excellent educator. Thank you Mr. Takei.

@asmith8692 26 күн бұрын

Interestingly enough in my town when one of the local families was sent to the camps, their white neighbors acquired the land and business officially, but held it in trust until the family was released and gave it back. Not all the whites were corrupt.

@saint-miscreant 26 күн бұрын

One dark and under-discussed topic, among many from that time, that America *doesn't like to* acknowledge. Glad to see it being talked about edit: y’all need better reading comprehension, i never said nobody was talking about it

@ldfreitas9437 26 күн бұрын

Italian-Americans were moved from the coast to more inland areas for over a year, then were allowed to go back to their homes, as many in California worked in the fishing industry, by 1943. German-Americans who were in the Bundt were also rounded up and put in camps, and they should have been, being pro-Hitler.

@cheeririnaldo435 26 күн бұрын

Another part of history the republicans are trying to bury.

@oscarjohnson9156 26 күн бұрын

Please read my posting that begins MY LOST FREEDOM AN AMERICAN CHILD'S STORY. A sad chapter that nobody talks about.

@WhatKindOfNameNow 26 күн бұрын

Thankfully, Mr. Takei is a loud voice who refuses to let it be forgotten.

@iancowan3527 26 күн бұрын

Acknowledgement isn't the issue... Ignoring and overlooking is what most History books do to fit in important people like Christopher Columbus...

@OzzieTheHead 26 күн бұрын

America needs to talk about her injustices more openly, more honestly, and more frequently

@The_king567 26 күн бұрын

No we don’t and we don’t have any injustices read a book

@fightingfaerie 26 күн бұрын

@@The_king567maybe you’re the one who needs to read a book

@The_king567 26 күн бұрын

@@fightingfaerie nah I know history you people clearly don’t

@fightingfaerie 26 күн бұрын

@@The_king567 Japanese internments, Tulsa, KKK, racial lynchings, Native American forced relocation. Go ahead and tell me how these are not injustices. And that’s just a few off the top of my head. The list goes on and on.

@The_king567 26 күн бұрын

@@fightingfaerie they are not the worst things ever so they are not worth people complaining or crying about crazy this had to be said you are the reason why people make fun of Americans for because you such weak people

@davidflewelling5043 26 күн бұрын

OH. MY!! Mr. Takei. Is one of 5 people I wish I could just sit down and talk to for a couple of days. He is someone that is always trying to improve things for others. Much respect.

@thandie67 26 күн бұрын

Who are the other 4?

@Bagglady889 26 күн бұрын

I agree. He is so interesting and seems like a wonderful person

@alarcon99 26 күн бұрын

I love him so much ❤

@sophierobinson2738 26 күн бұрын

I got to see him at a Science Fiction Convention in the San Francisco Bay Area. Had interesting funny stories of Star Trek filming flubs .

@ateamfan42 26 күн бұрын

Truly one of most remarkable people alive today.

@BrazenNL 26 күн бұрын

Thank you, Stephen, for giving this icon the silence that the story deserved.

@shethingsd 26 күн бұрын

That's a talent few others in this genre have. I didn't notice Stephen being silent until I read your comment. That's what makes it more wonderful.

@TheMulToyVerse 26 күн бұрын

@@shethingsd Totally different topic and the interview technically went off the rails, but you should check out his interview with Kevin Smith You’ll never laugh so much about a near-fatal heart attack; it’s just about 9 uninterrupted minutes if I’m not mistaken of Silent Bob delving into almost dying… all because he was told that it looked like he’d trimmed down quite a bit It’s hilarious and that was basically the only question he was asked right at the start

@shethingsd 26 күн бұрын

@@TheMulToyVerse I kind of remember that, but I'll definitely check it again

@MrAmazing00 26 күн бұрын

Fallon would've been laughing: haha omgosh that's amazing so glad you're here!

@tomregan6979 26 күн бұрын

Agree. The silence was intentional and well executed. Also giving G.T. a reflective moment to share about his personal life instead of taking the 'safe topic' of star trek career which has been tread multiple times.

@greatclantoni 26 күн бұрын

George Takei is an American treasure. Thank you, sir.

@juliaconnell 26 күн бұрын

he is, indeed. an American treasure - valued all over the world ❤🌍🌎🌏❤

@cofa4011 26 күн бұрын

Georges description of endurance facing adversity is inspiring. Live long and prosper Monsieur Takei !

@pprehn5268 26 күн бұрын

My wife spent her teens in such camps and the wounds never left. Loss of all possessions and no restitution afterwards. It taught me what racism really meant back in my youth when we married,

@ryanshannon6963 26 күн бұрын

My father said back when he graduated high school his grand father was a prominent Dixiecrat figure in the little town in Oklahoma where they lived. His grandfather told him he could help him navigate the local political chapter if it's something he wanted. He offered him his signet ring as a symbol of such a post. Knowing what that meant and the ideology behind it, he said he looked at the ring, set it back onto the table, slid it toward him and said, "No, I don't think I will do that." He never talked about his family from that particular part in Oklahoma, but did speak more about his grand parents in North Carolina. I actually didn't know he had family in Oklahoma other than his father. I think it was that culture in Oklahoma that drove him to enlist in the Navy right after graduating high school. Several years ago I asked why he enlisted and he basically said he just wanted to get out of Oklahoma and see what was out there. After he told me the story about his grandfather I realized the catalyst for enlisting was seeing what was out there and the impetus was his grandfather.

@victorpradha9946 26 күн бұрын

There are those in this country who want to ban the teaching of such matters of U.S. (and Western) history.

@deborahnorwood6950 26 күн бұрын

That tree knot story is a beautiful story. I met George Takei at a book signing at Mysterious Galaxy (a bookstore in San Diego) in the 90’s and he was the nicest man, so warm and friendly. I’d forgotten my camera (this was before cell phones really took off ) so he had his assistant take a picture of us and they mailed the picture to the bookstore for me. Wasn’t that going the extra mile? Every time I hear him tell a story about his family, it really warms my heart. Live long and prosper George!

@thandie67 26 күн бұрын

Now you are just showing off, i am so jeolous

@Brekkeb 26 күн бұрын

He did something similiar for me! At a convention, I had taken a picture with Walter Koenig and wanted to get one with him too, to be part of a gift for my Dad, but I didn't have the money. I could only afford a signature. When it was my turn, we had a lovely visit and I said "My Dad will love this." as a part of my goodbye and thank you. He said "Oh, it's for your father?" I said yes and he said, "We should take a picture for him too." He got up and (totally ignoring his handlers) came around the table and insisted that the handlers take our picture with my camera. He's an amazing person.

@wendynine-sc2sv 18 күн бұрын

...Blessed 🐝...Mr. Takei, Stephen, all those helping these two activists, their families, readers now, everyone, Mother Earth and all the Other Species Companions...!!

@christophergaus3996 18 күн бұрын

I met him only once, also in the 90s. Honestly I think he got younger looking as the years went on

@kareningram6093 16 күн бұрын

That's wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

@Apollocreed2076 26 күн бұрын

I'm always surprised how many people are not aware of Internment. I'm glad that he continues to shed light on this history.

@oscarjohnson9156 26 күн бұрын

There is another "internment" that many are not aware of please read my post MY LOST FREEDOM AN AMERICAN CHILD'S STORY. on this comments section.

@debbiej.2168 23 күн бұрын

Yes, and soon there will no living survivors of this injustice.

@caseyhayes4590 21 күн бұрын

I genuinely think far fewer people would know about it if not for George.

@davidflewelling5043 26 күн бұрын

Everybody should read,"To The Stars." It's George Takei's autobiography. Well worth the read.

@Omni0404 23 күн бұрын

He even narrates the audio book himself! I'd have it no other way.

@MegaFortinbras 26 күн бұрын

I have heard Takei give tribute to his father before. In his teens, George thought of the camps and was very angry. His father explained how he could love a country even though it had wronged him. Mr Takei was a man of honor and a true patriot.

@Chiater 21 күн бұрын

That exact thing is what confuses me the most about non-white Americans to be honest, particularly African Americans. Their whole race has been wronged on such a degree that is unforgiveable and yet they have so much love for the US and pride in being American (or at least I see that a lot, I'm sure that's not 100% of people). I'm always confused why you wouldn't just say screw this I'm out of here... or at the very least show a lot of anger and frustration at the country, rather than love and pride. Would love to have some people of various backgrounds speak to that

@jojotheswede8444 26 күн бұрын

Bless you mr Takei, may you live to be 100 years old.

@williamkinkade2538 26 күн бұрын

He needs to beat William Shatner for longest live star trek star..good luck!

@kateuhler7803 26 күн бұрын

At least☺️❤️

@victorpradha9946 26 күн бұрын

Sulu and Kirk are living LONG lives. They're both Captains of Starships.

@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm 26 күн бұрын

Shatner's got a 6 year head start

@CallieCatCuddles 26 күн бұрын

Jojotheswede, In this country, that's a curse!

@joannbeiser4907 26 күн бұрын

The man knows his history and honors his family.

@8xpdhpckkg 26 күн бұрын

what a wonderful and strong person. Live long and prosper Mr. Takei

@Johnnyred51 26 күн бұрын

It's good to hear that he and his family found that beauty in their survival of an injustice brought on by a terrible time in human history.

@rustyrelicsfarm2406 7 күн бұрын

Even Joe DiMaggios parents were put in these camps.

@tedtamada 26 күн бұрын

Can’t wait to buy the book for my grandchildren who are all 1/4 American Japanese. George is a national treasure.

@patcosenza3374 26 күн бұрын

My grandchildren are both half Japanese-American, and I want to get it for them also! ❤️❤️

@desireeburton3923 26 күн бұрын

I have 4 half black and Japanese cousins and only met their Mother once 😌

@davidanderson2357 25 күн бұрын

It would be weird if they were 1/3. How would that even work?

@patcosenza3374 25 күн бұрын

@@davidanderson2357 🤪🤪🤪

@Omni0404 23 күн бұрын

@@davidanderson2357 Look up "3 parent babies" and prepare to have your mind blown

@rajo741 26 күн бұрын

He’s a beautiful soul. So happy he’s with us.

@earthn1447 26 күн бұрын

Most good children’s’ books are really for the adults reading to the child.

@teresalegler2777 26 күн бұрын

Personally, I believe that’s what makes the stories intriguing. Unfortunately, many of the best “childrens” books are being banned in places like Florida.

@steveb6718 25 күн бұрын

Utter nonsense

@ACKamikaze 26 күн бұрын

George Takei is a legend, and an increasingly thin crowd that's left of Star Trek's original run, and should be cherished for that, but mostly, for all his activism and charity work!

@roodbennett 26 күн бұрын

George is so classy, he is funny and a gentleman.❤

@theuglywolf2536 26 күн бұрын

Is that including his feud with Shatner, insulting him for his age and weight?

@jacquelinethijsen272 26 күн бұрын

@@theuglywolf2536 here we go again. I have looked, and can find so many instances of Shatner talking disparagingly about Takei, but had real trouble finding anything close to what you're talking about except for an officially organized roast for television.

@d.b.1176 26 күн бұрын

Oh myyyyy

@derekparent752 26 күн бұрын

Great human being, doing great for 86, and Happy Birthday George for your 87th on April 20th.

@embreis2257 26 күн бұрын

the fact both him and William Shatner can still appear on stage and give a remarkable performance is a joy to watch 🖖

@Shawn-gr5ww 25 күн бұрын

George Takei sexually assaulted a model in 1981. Or is sexual assault excused if you hate Donald Trump?

@grammyallen6558 25 күн бұрын

I doubt that. He is gay and has never tried to hide it. @@Shawn-gr5ww

@derekparent752 24 күн бұрын

@@Shawn-gr5ww From the New Your Vulture, and it may help if you do some investigation yourself before believing everything anyone says… like Diaper Don. In a new article from The Observer, however, Takei’s accuser is walking back parts of his story, which reporter Shane Snow points out has changed at various points since first Brunson’s first accusations in THR. When asked directly by The Observer if Takei actually touched his genitals in 1981 without consent, Brunton responded could not actually confirm the groping took place. I asked him to clarify the issue. “Did he touch your genitals?” “You know … probably …” Brunton replied after some hesitation. “He was clearly on his way to … to … to going somewhere.” We shared a pause. “So … you don’t remember him touching your genitals?” Brunton confessed that he did not remember any touching.

@Shawn-gr5ww 24 күн бұрын

@@derekparent752 wait, whatever happened to believe all victims? Brunton probably walked back out of fear of what George would do to him. Wasn’t #metoo about believing everything everyone says? Or is that just for when it’s against people you don’t like?

@elizabethsanmiguel 26 күн бұрын

The humanity - thank you Mr Takei for the beautiful story of the sculpture. So much of wisdom from your father.

@Madfattdeeb 26 күн бұрын

He is an international hero. ❤ What a wonderful, caring, and intelligent person he is.

@saraeastman40 26 күн бұрын

What a natural storyteller. How is his interview so short, Your whole show should have been George Takei

@Javier.M. 26 күн бұрын

They didn't even show him walking into the stage so it's probably because of his health.

@Melanie220 20 күн бұрын

@@Javier.M. I wondered about that as well. Hopefully his health is still good, he certainly looks and sounds wonderful in this interview!

@cynthia4326 26 күн бұрын

Immensely grateful for George, his Father, Mother, Family & all good living beings

@hoochfroosch6281 24 күн бұрын

Love his father's philosophy. I wish all of us have the endurance & find beauty or own happiness during harsh circumstances

@HBarnill 26 күн бұрын

This man has so much history behind him.

@peterbathum2775 26 күн бұрын

It’s vital to know our own country’s history so we Do Not repeat past hateful evil . Just like with the evil of slavery.

@The_king567 26 күн бұрын

History doesn’t repeat and what does slavery have to do with anything do you think they are going to bring back slavery if you think that you are delusional

@ekdaufin1485 25 күн бұрын

Thank you! 👊🏾

@elmolewis9123 26 күн бұрын

We can't let history get buried.

@jillcnc 26 күн бұрын

I wish George Takei could live forever. He is the among the best in humanity.

@patriciamurfitt4590 26 күн бұрын

What a wonderful human 🥰 Live long and prosper Mr. Takei 🖖

@kirbysnortfarts9819 26 күн бұрын

Oregon resident here. There is a memorial site in Klamath Falls, OR, near the OR/CA border, where Japanese Americans were held captive. Very sad part of our history. LOVE YOU, George!!!

@bjdefilippo447 26 күн бұрын

There's a memorial plaque at the train station from which many were transported, in Eugene, IIRC.

@jhonshephard921 25 күн бұрын

its part of our present in Gaza right now. If you don't want to be remembeded among the Americans who allowed that, do not allow Biden to continue this. Vote uncommitted in the primary.

@richardschneller7674 26 күн бұрын

I’m so glad your father had that philosophy. Glad you prospered! Thanks George!

@JeffGatto 26 күн бұрын

A nice man. He speaks the truth. Northern America _really_ should learn, find it's soul

@michelemaliano7860 26 күн бұрын

To find beauty in harsh circumstances: moved my heart.

@SMtWalkerS 26 күн бұрын

Always so good to see George Takei. Great story about his family sculpture.

@lastguyminn2324 26 күн бұрын

Nice to see an interview with Mr. Takei that doesn't just rehash stories from Star Trek. The man has so much more to offer all of us.

@brentgardner5103 26 күн бұрын

Just watched his first TV appearance on Perry Mason in 1959. Thank you for all your years of memories, Mr. Takei.

@sophierobinson2738 26 күн бұрын

Nimoy was also in a Perry Mason episode, as the bad guy.

@Rebel_AF 26 күн бұрын

Fellow Asian American, thank you for sharing your powerful , poignant memories 🙏🙏🙏あなたの知識に感謝します

@outerrealm 26 күн бұрын

I am white American living amongst Asians in Thailand - Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Burmese, Filipino - Asians are wonderful people, so sad what’s been done to them and what’s being done - the racism, the violence.

@vickiransom3420 22 күн бұрын

What a beautiful and meaningful family story. You told it with such truth and heart. Your father was a wise man.

@j.d1614 20 күн бұрын

Never a fan of Star Trek but I am a big fan of George Takei he undoubtedly is an American national treasure

@peterdhanes8771 26 күн бұрын

What a touching story. One of my best friends from High School is Japanese and his mother spent the war in Manzanar Internment Camp and his father, one of the nicest men I have ever known, was in the 442nd Infantry Regiment . The 442nd was the most decorated decorated unit in the U.S. Military of World War II and was an all Nisei (second generation Japanese) combat unit. These brave young men fought while their relatives were locked up by the government they were defending. This whole episode in American History needs more light shined on it. Thank you George Takei.

@lorimatthew2203 21 күн бұрын

My father, of the WWII generation, grew up in Bishop, CA. He couldn't serve in the armed forces due to car accident injuries, but he worked in the mine at Rovanna. Years later, after retirement to the OR coast, he met a gentleman of the same age who had been interred at Manzanar. The two became very good friends later in life: wisdom, age, and experiences created a common bond. Too bad we humans can't learn our lessons in a timely life-saving manner (Tutsis/Hutus, Israelis/ Palestinians, Trump/Anyone "Foreign," Cambodia, Serbia, Sudan, Yemen...)

@wendynine-sc2sv 18 күн бұрын

That's a great comment. Wonderful stories all around! ❤...😊... 💙 ...

@deemiller5024 26 күн бұрын

The most beautiful soul, shared the most moving stories. 💖

@masterofthepinkside 26 күн бұрын

he got the response right!!!! omg I knew Colbert was awesome.

@Mike-kw5xv 26 күн бұрын

I was a bit surprised by that too. I knew he was a trek fan but not everyone actually remembers there is a response to LLAP

@SeansModelBuilds 26 күн бұрын

@@Mike-kw5xv Picard and Sarek did it the other way around in Unification Part 1.

@leahmoore6820 20 күн бұрын

Stephen’s ability to just listen and not interrupt is so important.

@Zortt1 26 күн бұрын

I have met George several times and lovingly call him my Grandpa George. He is a wonderful man.

@justinfitzpatrick191 26 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ George Takei, national treasure

@jessicakelley0 19 күн бұрын

I loved when George Takei was on the Howard Stern Show! He’s truly a great human!❤

@tammyh931 26 күн бұрын

His story is so important. Thank you George!

@bubblesezblonde 26 күн бұрын

wow George you are such an icon. Thanks you for speaking out right now.

@eleanormay729 26 күн бұрын

I have always liked George Takei, but hearing him today I just love him. I am going to look for his book and buy it. He is a wonderful man.

@bobscott9253 26 күн бұрын

I was lucky to have him at our family get together when I was a kid. That man is full of life and it was a joyful memory.

@laurencaulton103 22 күн бұрын

Much love to George Takei.

@vilstef6988 26 күн бұрын

George's Father's description of what constitutes endurance is beautiful and inspiring!

@mtnvalley9298 26 күн бұрын

Great interview as Colbert just let him talk. Loved it.

@Mr.HewJorgan 26 күн бұрын

🖖Live long and prosper George 🖖you wonderful human.

@ChibiHoshiDragon 26 күн бұрын

Peace and Long Life

@dcmeserve 26 күн бұрын

You can tell at the end that Colbert had been fighting back the tears. I was less successful. 😂

@cloudwatcher608 4 күн бұрын

I was not successful at all. I have three young children and I cannot imagine being forced from my home and trying to explain why to them. The fact that his father was trying to find beauty in that situation just broke me

@jlee4039 26 күн бұрын

George Takei always makes me smile ❤

@gmt5664 26 күн бұрын

That was a beautiful story. George and Brad were in Hawai'i in February speaking at Honpa Hongwanji about internment. What an experience. He's so generous with his time.

@peterbathum2775 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your time and the sculpture your Dad found with us here. So beautiful.

@shespeex8413 26 күн бұрын

A true American treasure. Your honesty and resilience are going to help us learn from the lessons of the past.

@galloping3265 26 күн бұрын

I am a California baby boomer who met a traditional Japanese family when I was 5. I fell in love with a Japanese lifeguard when I was 15. My Mom, a WWII Marine role modeled remorse and respect about history behind the the internment camps. My grandkids have received George Takai's books as gifts from me. He is a national treaure.❤

@letolethe3344 23 күн бұрын

Women weren't allowed in the Marines in WW II.

@Melanie220 20 күн бұрын

@@letolethe3344 Yes, they were, look it up.

@amasterofone 26 күн бұрын

One of the most beautiful humans.

@lunaqua7563 26 күн бұрын

My dad did that too, and we call one the seal,still have them. They are beautiful, one is finished (seal),the other unfinished. Love you George!

@MLK-KAEFENTERPRISES 17 күн бұрын

Beautiful story about his father's monument.

@patriciavaughan1390 26 күн бұрын

I grew up in Hawaii and learned this history. I’m part American Indian and have felt apart of all the culture that makes this country unique!

@keanelimusic 26 күн бұрын

Stephen Colbert is always so thoughtful and considerate. By far my favorite late night host.

@teresalegler2777 26 күн бұрын

Mr Takei and my eldest brother met in NY many years ago. They shared their stories. My brother was born in a concentration camp run by the Japanese in the Philippines. My father’s family, except for my mother, were American. They became friends. My father told me many years after the interment that he forgave the Japanese. He felt that as a Christian, it was his duty and responsibility to follow the teachings of his faith. My brother, is an agnostic. His reasoning is that Hatred is the cause of wars. Both expressed peace as a result of the true meaning of war. Thank you for this interview. Looking forward to reading and owning the book.

@woodwage7988 26 күн бұрын

For the respect level..You've hit the top with "Sulu"..Class of a man ..Thank you Mr Colbert for have brought him on the show.

@andyreznick 26 күн бұрын

Right on, George. What happened then needs to be taught so it doesn't happen again.

@aboynamedthump 26 күн бұрын

I'm not crying. You're crying.

@Imgunnabenicer 26 күн бұрын

What a delightful human being.

@milo9427 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for just letting George talk freely without interruption. That was sweet.

@neilcrowesongs9768 26 күн бұрын

Such a lovely man

@titichartay7216 26 күн бұрын

George Takei - integrity, talent & compassion. Meanwhile ... Trump "white power naps" in a courtroom.

@Shawn-gr5ww 26 күн бұрын

Why does George profess his undying hatred when it comes to Donald Trump, but not only forgives but openly supports the man and political party that was the reason he was wrongly detained in this country?

@titichartay7216 26 күн бұрын

@@Shawn-gr5ww Seriously ! gee a history lesson - once upon a time Republicans were the party of Abraham Lincoln - honest Abe ! now they kowtow to a lying fraudster & fascist traitor who rejoiced in the desecration of the Capital building. George Takei believes in democracy.

@deadair32101 26 күн бұрын

@@Shawn-gr5ww Because the past is the past. No amount of hatred or vitrol will undue what was done.

@Shawn-gr5ww 26 күн бұрын

@@deadair32101 so do you think you can forgive Trump for all the thing he did you perceive as bad when he’s long gone or are you just being a hypocrite coming up with desperate excuses?

@pheumann86 25 күн бұрын

@@Shawn-gr5ww First of all, George Takei can forgive or not forgive whomever he likes, it's simply none of your business. Same goes for anyone else. If you really want to have a discussion about Trump in comparison to FDR (of all people...), start with this: historical circumstances matter, so do 80+ years of history of wars, racism and inequality (and also overcoming these things to some degree) that Trump should and could have learned from in the information age. But you're not here for a real discussion, nor are you up to it. You're just out here trolling in the service of a fascist. So let's leave it at that and not waste anybody else's time.

@Koutouhara 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate Takei-san so much for being a wonderful activist and using their celebrity status to spotlight a time that effected so many Americans, including my own family as a fellow Nikkei. I had to go out of my way to learn about the concentration camps since my family wouldn't talk about our family and the past to me directly. Found out that I had family inside and that other family. I can't imagine what they experienced but I know how it effected everyone in the next generations of our family. 武井穂郷さん、本当にありがとう。感謝申し上げます。💙💙

@af3893 3 күн бұрын

These atrocities are still occurring in the world today. Thank you to George and the many others who are shining a light in those dark places. ❤

@SirMaddaMMetzo 26 күн бұрын

I still remember clearly how George Takei talked about this time in his life at a Star Trek convention and it deeply moved me. As a German, our dark history was a big part of my history classes and we even had the chance to listen to someone who barely escaped the camps by fleeing to France. But before that talk, I didn't know that America had their own kind of camps. It's important to never forget these injustices and atrocities happened and that we have to work hard, to not let them happen again. And I agree with George Takei on his take, that we should not judge all people of a country by their leader's actions.

@embreis2257 26 күн бұрын

in contrast to Germany, almost no other country faced up to their past and addressed their crimes and atrocities in an appropriate manner. the US certainly didn't. if memory serves correctly, only South Africa managed to get this right in recent history.

@The_king567 26 күн бұрын

@@embreis2257the has doesn’t need to do because they have never committed any crimes god you people are ridiculous and delusional read a book dude

@re575817 26 күн бұрын

God Bless you Mr. Takei. I am a better person today. I will buy your book for my new home.

@pippogriffthegreat7003 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely incredible. Mr. Takei is an international icon and is so beloved for so many reasons.

@scottpetersen2964 25 күн бұрын

This guy right here is a national treasure! We love you George!

@DvnFrnd4878 26 күн бұрын

Greatest Honor and Respect Mr George Takei Thank You for being with us and bringing us your story 🙏🏽 💖💕

@dianeyoung8068 26 күн бұрын

This is our shameful history. Let's not let history repeat itself.

@The_king567 26 күн бұрын

Why

@gregbanks5624 22 күн бұрын

George is an American National treasure

@lindafassett582 25 күн бұрын

George is a beautiful man, and his lessons always encourage me. Peace, my brother.

@dianewilliams1125 26 күн бұрын

Please protect George Takei at all costs! He is an American treasure! God bless him and his!❤❤❤

@donladmulligan4676 26 күн бұрын

Colbert bringing the American experience home.

@poja82 5 күн бұрын

Colbert answered "peace and long life", my respect for this man just doubled.

@arctiknitter 26 күн бұрын

What a fine man. His book will go to my grandchildren right away.

@jostrong2385 26 күн бұрын

I love that story, tears in my eyes. And Mr. Colbert, your listening skills are the best of any host. I have so much respect for you. I thank you.

@yurielcundangan9090 26 күн бұрын

Gotta love Colbert he got some guts.

@tmackie1694 16 күн бұрын

Thank you, Mr Takei, for continuing to tell this story. My mother was incarcerated as a child, too, along with her family 😔

@mpinchi3433 26 күн бұрын

That was beautiful. George is one of the greatest. Live long and prosper!

@emmaptokyo 26 күн бұрын

釜炒り茶　Kama iri cha is the style of tea leaves being processed in deep bowl and roasted accordingly. Sayama city is not as major as other tea famous region like Uji, Yamé, or Kageyama. Nice to know of real green teas served in the heart of NYC. Love from Tokyo ❤

@dark14life 26 күн бұрын

We love you, George!

@robertforsythe3280 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for your story, George Takei. Beauty found in the love of Father.

@Martini_Mcfly 16 күн бұрын

Takei's endless commitment to finding new paths of ensuring this part of history isn't forgotten always impresses me. You can put a price on a book, but his first hand experience is priceless.