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Why did the US decide to intern Japanese American citizens during WWII? Was this constitutional and how did it affect the Japanese community overall? Testimony from my great uncle Donald, who experienced internment firsthand.
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Japanese Internment During WWII
WWII and the attack on Pearl Harbor was a time of insecurity and injustice for the Japanese American community. In response to the chaos that ensued the attacks, the US government made decisions that go against every American ideal that we hold dear. During this podcast episode, learn more about the hardships faced by japanese Americans in the 1940's and how their very culture was threatened by a selfish US government. A testimony by my great uncle Donald is also featured in the episode, for an eye-opening first hand account of the internment process.