Asian Internment Camps: How Many Were Forcibly Imprisoned During WWII?
During World War II, over 120,000 Japanese-Americans were placed in internment camps after Executive Order 9066. This government action mainly targeted Japanese-Americans and violated their civil rights. Although some individuals from other Asian backgrounds were included, most of those interned were Japanese-Americans. Internment camps were created under Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin D. … Read more