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Snapshots of Confinement

Remembering the WWII Japanese American confinement experience through photo albums.

During World War II, the US government initially imposed policies that limited the use of cameras by Japanese Americans in the confinement sites, while simultaneously utilizing photography for propaganda. Despite the ban, Japanese American families found ways to document their lives. The photo albums reveal stories of community and resilience, transforming how this history is understood today.

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Images vs Reality: Wartime Photography and Propaganda (clip)
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Breaking the Silence: Reclaiming Memories and Sites of Trauma
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