Fremont|Local Event
My Two and Half Years Behind Barbed Wire During World War II in the United States
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Hear Yukio Shimomura share his experience during WWII, and how Executive Order 9066 impacted his family. His family was moved from San Francisco and incarcerated in detainment camps in San Bruno at Tanforan Race Track, and Topaz, Utah. Learn first hand about life in an Internment camp and how the family left the camp and where they eventually settled.
- There were110,000 people incarcerated and 110,000 stories. This is a snapshot of one family.
- A verbal presentation with 60+ slides.
- This presentation is coordinated with One Book, One Coast, the largest book club on the west coast. See The One Book, One Coast website for more information about this multi-state event.
About Yukio:
- Born in San Francisco, in grade school when World War II started.
- Family was incarcerated and was interned to a camp in San Bruno (Tanforan Race Track), CA and to the camp near Delta (Topaz), Utah.
- Relocated to Ogden, Utah where he graduated high school.
- Attended Weber State University and Utah State University and earned a Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Worked at HP as an engineer and transitioned into Human Resources.
- Held several positions in American and Japanese electronic companies, his last position was a director of human resources. Has consulted with several companies in management coaching and team building. Presently residing in Morgan Hill, CA.
Fremont Main Library
Fukaya Room A & B
2400 Stevenson Blvd.
(510) 745.1400