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.
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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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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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