About How WW2 Made Life A Living Hell For Japanese-Americans (PART 1) | Silent Sacrifice
This is the riveting, emotional story of Japanese Americans who were forced into encampments in the U.S. during World War II. Utilizing in-depth interviews with former internees, a rich collection of rare photos and film clips, and beautifully crafted recreations, Silent Sacrifice reveals the pain, shame, regret, and healing that nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans endured throughout the war.
How WW2 Made Life A Living Hell For Japanese-Americans (PART 1) | Silent Sacrifice is presented by Real History. Its listed runtime is 55 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
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- Title
- How WW2 Made Life A Living Hell For Japanese-Americans (PART 1) | Silent Sacrifice
- Category
- Society
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Real History
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