The Tragic History of the Japanese-American Internment Camps

Synopsis

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. Book jacket.