What happened to the Japanese in America?

During World War II, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government forcibly relocated and interned about 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, in camps across the country due to fears of espionage and sabotage. This action was fueled by racial prejudice and wartime hysteria, leading to significant loss of property and disruption of lives. In 1988, the U.S. government formally apologized and provided reparations to surviving internees for the injustices they suffered. The internment remains a significant chapter in American history, highlighting issues of civil rights and racial discrimination.