Manzanar - WWII Japanese Relocation Camp - One Minute History

In response to California's plea, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the relocation of over 110,000 Japanese Americans, most of whom were U.S. citizens. The Manzanar War Relocation Camp opened in 1942, housing over 10,000 detainees who lived, worked, and died there until its closure in 1945. Upon release, detainees received minimal support, often with nowhere to go. The site now stands as a historical reminder of this period.

What was the main reason the California government pleaded with Franklin D Roosevelt?

What did Executive Order 9066 authorize?

What was the population of the Manzanar War Relocation camp shortly after it opened?

What did detainees receive when the Manzanar camp closed in 1945?

What does the lone guard tower of Manzanar symbolize today?