Mike Masaoka and Friends Before Evacuation 1942

Mike Masaoka sits with friends on the steps of a house in San Francisco, California, on April 25, 1942. This group gathers before their evacuation under wartime policies affecting Japanese Americans. During World War II, many Japanese Americans faced forced removal from their homes to internment camps. This image serves as a record of their experiences.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. Click "Add to Cart" to proceed to safe and secure checkout via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Amazon, Google, or Apple Pay.