During the 1940s the world became a living hell once more; WWII had began. Nation upon nation became dragged into different calamitous conflicts. Every country had a reason for being involved, whether it was to protect their best interests, provide aid to other countries or to preserve certain ideals. The U.S. was one of these nations. We were sucked into the war because we were petrified and enraged by the events occurring in Europe and Asia. We fought for democracy, for freedom of all people, but yet, we were holding our own citizens captive at home. We questioned the motives and loyalties of many of our people simply because of their outward appearance. We let our fear turn to hatred and our hatred made us do unspeakable things. What I’m
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In March of 1942, the San Francisco News published an editorial that made life in internment camps seem fair and reasonable. The article claimed, “Their property will be carefully protected by the Federal Government, their food and shelter will be provided . . . and they will be furnished plenty of entertainment and recreation. That is not according to the pattern of European concentration camps by any means.” (Yellin, “A Question of Loyalty,” 269). This description was not a reality, however. Prior to leaving, each family had to register at a control center and receive a family number, which dehumanized them even further (Yellin, “A Question of Loyalty,” 267). Upon arrival it was apparent that life in the internment camps was going to be rough. The desert climate was unforgiving with unbearably hot days and cool nights, dust filled the air and coated every surface, long lines made accomplishing simple tasks take hours, they were paid measly wages for their work, and the overall the living conditions were inhumane (Yellin, “A Question of Loyalty,” 270-271). But, as is always the case with people oppressing others, we believed we had justified reasons behind our
In March of 1942, the San Francisco News published an editorial that made life in internment camps seem fair and reasonable. The article claimed, “Their property will be carefully protected by the Federal Government, their food and shelter will be provided . . . and they will be furnished plenty of entertainment and recreation. That is not according to the pattern of European concentration camps by any means.” (Yellin, “A Question of Loyalty,” 269). This description was not a reality, however. Prior to leaving, each family had to register at a control center and receive a family number, which dehumanized them even further (Yellin, “A Question of Loyalty,” 267). Upon arrival it was apparent that life in the internment camps was going to be rough. The desert climate was unforgiving with unbearably hot days and cool nights, dust filled the air and coated every surface, long lines made accomplishing simple tasks take hours, they were paid measly wages for their work, and the overall the living conditions were inhumane (Yellin, “A Question of Loyalty,” 270-271). But, as is always the case with people oppressing others, we believed we had justified reasons behind our