After leaving Manzanar, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and her family faced significant challenges reintegrating into society. They returned to California, where they encountered prejudice and difficulties finding housing and jobs. Jeanne eventually pursued her education, attending high school and later graduating from college. Her experiences at Manzanar and afterward inspired her to write "Farewell to Manzanar," sharing her story and the impact of internment on Japanese Americans.
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