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The Long History of Racism Against Japanese Americans: Exclusion and Internment in the U.S.

This article explores the historical context of racism faced by Japanese Americans, highlighting key legislative acts such as the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882), California Alien Land Laws (1913 & 1920), and the Immigration Act of 1924. It delves into the lives of Issei, Nisei, and Kibe generations, detailing the internment of 120,000 individuals during World War II under military necessity. The piece reflects on the struggles and resilience of the Japanese American community, emphasizing both the sacrifices made, such as in the 442nd Infantry Battalion, and the lingering prejudice they faced post-war.

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The Long History of Racism Against Japanese Americans: Exclusion and Internment in the U.S.

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  1. Kent Chronicles May 2012

  2. Long History of Racism • Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) • California Alien Land Law of 1913 and 1920 • Immigration Act of 1924

  3. The Japanese Community • Issei- 1st generation immigrants • Nisei- 2nd generation American citizens • Kibe- 2nd generation American citizens

  4. Waves of Repression • Leaders of the community were arrested. • Every family was given a number. • Every family was ordered to an assembly area. • Eventually, the internees were moved to permanent “relocation centers.”

  5. Some Numbers • 10 concentration camps • _____ Assembly Areas • 120,000 people of Japanese Ancestry were interned • 60% of those interned were American citizens.

  6. Reasons for the Camps • Military Necessity • Protect the Japanese Americans from the mob • Economic repression • Politics

  7. 1943 Questionnaire

  8. Outcomes of the Questionnaire • No-No Boys • Tule Lake Segregation Center • 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Combat Unit • Fought in Europe, mostly in Italy • Recovered the Lost Battalion

  9. Here in Kent • Positive note • Kent High School had a graduation ceremony for the Japanese seniors. • Negative note • Kent City Council publically stated that they didn’t want the Japanese to come back after the war.

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