Japanese-Americans in Salinas Seeking Evacuation Orders 1942

In May 1942, Japanese-Americans gather in Salinas, California, to acquire details about evacuation orders during World War II. This image reflects a critical moment when the U.S. government mandated the relocation of Japanese-Americans from the West Coast. The FSA/OWI Collection documents this significant historical period.

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