What happened to Japanese Americans?

During World War II, Japanese Americans faced widespread discrimination and suspicion following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The U.S. government forcibly relocated and interned approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens, in camps across the country. This action, driven by fear and racism, led to significant loss of property and disruption of lives. In 1988, the U.S. government formally apologized and provided reparations to surviving internees.