Ousted by 'military necessity'.

Date

1992-02-23

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Publisher

Yakima Herald-Republic

Abstract

A profile of the pre-war Japanese community in Wapato, Washington, and the effects Executive Order 9066 had on community members. "A rail ticket and $25 was all the internees were given when the gates were opened." The author also profiles Esther Short Boyd and Dan McDonald, who were strong advocates for Japanese members of the Wapato community.

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Japanese Americans--Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945, Racism against Asians, Human rights activists, Heart Mountain

Citation

Alexander, A. (1942, Feb. 23). Ousted by 'military necessity'. Yakima Herald-Republic, pp. 1-2A.

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