Japanese Relocation, 1943
subject: Japanese Relocation
description: In this film created by the Office of War Information, Milton S. Eisenhower explains the need for, and methods of, moving Japanese-Americans from the West Coast. Nisei families register with the War Relocation Authority which helps them sell or rent their homes, businesses, and farms. The Nisei are temporarily quartered at the Santa Anita Race Track and then moved to a midwest relocation center. Shows daily activities at the center and waterfront scenes in San Francisco.
creator: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Overseas Operations Branch. New York Office. News and Features Bureau.
source: Motion Picture 208.207; Japanese Relocation; 1943; Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures, ca. 1942 - 1945; Records of the Office of War Information, Record Group 208; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.
publisher: National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD; YouTube
date: 1942-1945(ca.)
rights: Copyright Not Evaluated
language: English
type: Video