How did World war II affect Japanese American?

World War II had a profound impact on Japanese Americans, most notably through the forced internment of around 120,000 individuals, the majority of whom were U.S. citizens. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government viewed Japanese Americans with suspicion, leading to their relocation to internment camps under Executive Order 9066. This experience resulted in significant loss of property, businesses, and community ties, as well as long-lasting psychological and social effects. The internment has since been recognized as a grave injustice, prompting formal apologies and reparations from the U.S. government.