Japanese Americans at Santa Anita Reception Center 1942

In April 1942, Japanese individuals signed in at the Santa Anita reception center in Los Angeles County, California. This vintage image documents the evacuation of Japanese Americans from West Coast areas under a U.S. Army war emergency order. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, preserving a pivotal moment in World War II history.

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