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Japanese-American farmers helped feed the United States. They were essential in developing California's agriculture – until World War II came and they were forced to relocate.



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When Japanese-Americans arrived in California in the early 1900s, they faced discrimination. But they still managed to help transform California into America's breadbasket.



*Learn more here:*

KQED. “75 Years Later, Japanese-Americans Recall Incarceration, Forced Farm Labor.”



Slate. “California Bountiful: The Ikeda Family.” ()



Japanese-American Citizens League. “Asian-American History.” ()



History.com. “History of Japanese Internment.” ()



*Produced by:* Steph Whiteside

*Presenter:* Shreen Khan

*Shot by: *Sean Havey

*Edited by: *Brian Joseph

*Animations by:* Joe Corea

*Senior Producer*: Imaeyen Ibanga

*Executive Producer:* Sarah Nasr



Music tracks courtesy of APM.

Footage and images courtesy of Getty Images and Reuters.



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