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When Can We Go Back to America?

Susan H. Kame

People who experienced Japanese American incarceration during World War II recount what happened to them and describe its lasting effects. Their accounts place personal memories within a painful period of United States history. The book brings together Secretary Norman Y. Mineta’s experience with those of others who lived through incarceration, examining how that history continued to affect their lives long afterward.

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Themes
History · Identity · Racism And Prejudice · Social Justice
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Published
September 27, 2022
ISBN-13
9781481401456
Language
English
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