Japanese Americans refers to individuals of Japanese ancestry who were born in or immigrated to the United States. During World War II, many Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and interned in camps due to fear and prejudice.
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Internment Camps: These were the locations where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and held during World War II.
Executive Order 9066: This order signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the internment of Japanese Americans.
Civil Liberties: These are the basic rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to, including protections against discrimination based on race or ethnicity.