Manzanar

Manzanar was one of ten Japanese American internment camps established by the U.S. government during World War II, following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Located in California, it detained about 10,000 Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated from their West Coast homes, largely on suspicion and fear rather than evidence. The camp included barracks, schools, and churches, and residents experienced loss of freedom, dignity, and possessions. Today, Manzanar serves as a National Historic Site, preserving the history and lessons of wartime injustice and emphasizing the importance of civil rights and understanding.