Silent Sacrifice: Stories of Japanese American Incarceration
Learn the stories of Japanese Americans forced into encampments in the United States during World War II. Explore the pain, shame, regret, and healing experienced by the nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans interned for their country. Delve into the historical background of the internment, the impact on American citizens of Japanese descent, and their experiences in assembly centers and incarceration camps.
Learn the stories of Japanese Americans forced into encampments in the United States during World War II. Explore the pain, shame, regret, and healing experienced by the nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans interned for their country. Delve into the historical background of the internment, the impact on American citizens of Japanese descent, and their experiences in assembly centers and incarceration camps.
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