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Journey to Washington [by] Daniel K. Inouye with Lawrence Elliott.

Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012.

Synopsis:

Daniel K. Inouye was the first Japanese-American to serve in the United States House of Representatives and then in the United States Senate.  As a Japanese-American, labeled as an enemy alien during World War II, he fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to prove his loyalty. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and until his death, he was the highest ranking Asian American politician in United States history.