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During World War II, this was one of 15 temporary detention camps established to incarcerate persons of Japanese ancestry, a majority of whom were American citizens, without specific charges or trial. From May to September 1942, 4669 residents of Northern California were detained here until permanent relocation camps were built. The injustices and humiliation suffered here resulted from hysteria, racism, and economic exploitation.
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Merced, California · United States
