Japanese Americans Evacuation April 1942 Los Angeles

The evacuation of Japanese Americans from the West Coast under a U.S. Army war emergency order unfolds in this vintage image. In April 1942, residents of Los Angeles, California, prepared to leave their homes for Owens Valley. Over 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II, impacting communities throughout the U.S.

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