Santa Anita Reception Center April 1942 Japanese Evacuation

The Santa Anita reception center in Los Angeles County, California, serves as a historical site. In April 1942, Japanese and Japanese Americans arrived here due to military evacuation orders from the West Coast. Officials examined their baggage, reflecting the tense atmosphere of World War II. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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