During World War II, the U.S. government forcibly relocated and incarcerated around 120,000 Japanese Americans in internment camps. This action was largely driven by fear and prejudice following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, despite the fact that many of those interned were U.S. citizens. The internment camps were located in remote areas and often lacked basic amenities. Families were uprooted from their homes and businesses, leading to significant economic and emotional hardships. In 1988, the U.S. government formally apologized and provided reparations to surviving internees for the injustices they faced during this period.