This video captures the experiences of Minnesota couple who were sent to the Detention Camps for American Citizens of Japanese descent during World War 2.

This video begins with disturbing and racist propaganda used during World War II against Japanese people. There are some introductory images in the video that are racist. Using the term "Jap" is not an acceptable or appropriate term to ever be used outside of its study in historical context.

Diary: Asian Minnesotans - Believing in America

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