Japanese-Americans Evacuate Little Tokyo April 1942

Japanese-Americans pack their belongings in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. In April 1942, families closed their stores and prepared for evacuation due to a U.S. Army war emergency order during World War II. This historical image serves as a record of the challenges faced by the community during this turbulent period.

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