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Manzanar National Historic Site in CA was another of the ten World War II camps that held Japanese American Internees.

 

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Densho is a website whose mission is to preserve the testimonies of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II before their memories are extinguished. They offer oral history accounts, coupled with historical images and teacher resources, to explore principles of democracy and promote equal justice for all.

Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles houses exhibits and artifacts that chronicle most aspects of the Japanese experience in America.

The Wing Luke Asian Museum in Seattle engages the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art, and history of Asian Pacific Americans.

 

 

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A Japanese American military person  

Did You Know?
Many Internees demonstrated their loyalty to the U.S. by volunteering for military service. They were segregated into all Japanese American combat and intelligence units commanded by non Japanese Americans.

Last Updated: January 16, 2009 at 18:08 EST