Japanese Americans Transplanting Tomatoes April 1942

In April 1942, young Japanese Americans transplant tomato plants on a farm in San Leandro, California. This scene reflects their significant role in agriculture before being forcibly relocated during World War II under Executive Order 9066. Many Japanese American farmers lost their properties and livelihoods due to internment in War Relocation Authority centers.

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