History of Asia

What happened at pearl harbor and what did it mean to the Japanese Americans?

On December 7, 1941, the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The surprise attack resulted in the deaths of over 2,400 Americans and the destruction or damage of numerous warships and aircraft.

The attack on Pearl Harbor had a profound impact on the United States and its relationship with Japan. It led to the United States entering World War II and ultimately resulted in the defeat of Japan.

For Japanese Americans, the attack on Pearl Harbor had a devastating impact. It led to widespread fear and suspicion of Japanese Americans and resulted in the government ordering the forcible internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during the war.

The internment of Japanese Americans was a violation of their civil rights and caused great suffering and trauma. It was not until 1948 that the internment camps were closed and Japanese Americans were allowed to return to their homes.