Tragic History of the Japanese-American Internment Camps
Before World War II, Japanese Americans had created tight-knit neighborhoods, many becoming American citizens. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the United States government used its power and authority to force Japanese Americans to live under guard in internment camps surrounded by barbed wire. Despite this, their strong culture and heritage helped them survive the harsh conditions of the camps and the humiliation they felt from being under suspicion.
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Before World War II, Japanese Americans had created tight-knit neighborhoods, many becoming American citizens. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the United States government used its power and authority to force Japanese Americans to live under guard in internment camps surrounded by barbed wire. Despite this, their strong culture and heritage helped them survive the harsh conditions of the camps and the humiliation they felt from being under suspicion.
Prison of Fear 5Strangers From a Far Country 13Presidential Orders 30Behind Barbed Wire 49Worlds Apart 69The Long Way Home 85Healing and Hope 98Timeline 112Chapter Notes 115Glossary 122Further Reading 124Internet Addresses 125Index 126
