1. Hate in History World War II

2. Japanese Interment After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 the US government relocated approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans to internment camps. Most Japanese Americans lost all economic stability and were forced to rebuild their lives.

3. Famous Japanese Internees George Takei Pat Morita Jack Soo

4. Japanese Involvement in WWII The 442nd Infantry, formerly the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army, was an Asian American unit composed of mostly Japanese Americans who fought in Europe during the World War II. The families of many of its soldiers were subject to internment. The unit became the most highly decorated regiment in the history of the United States Armed Forces, including 21 Medal of Honor recipients.

5. Segregation in the Military Most Japanese Americans and African Americans are kept separate from their white counterparts. All black units are found in the Army, but not the Navy or Marines.

6. Famous African American Units 332 nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen) 93 rd Infantry Division –World War I (Battle of the Marne) 92 nd Infantry Division –Fought in Italy in very difficult situations.

7. Tuskegee Airmen

8. Tuskegee Aircraft

9. Tuskegee Airmen Although there is a claim that the Tuskegee Airmen never lost an escorted bomber to enemy combat; this is questioned by historical records. Even if you believe this or not the numbers are extremely low. Lower than any other unit in history.