During World War II, the United States government forcibly relocated and incarcerated around 120,000 Japanese Americans in what were known as Japanese internment camps. This action was taken due to fears of espionage and sabotage following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Most of those interned were American citizens, and the camps were located in remote areas across the country. The conditions in these camps were often harsh, with families living in cramped quarters and facing limited access to basic amenities. The internment lasted until 1945, and in subsequent years, the U.S. government acknowledged the injustice of this policy, leading to formal apologies and reparations for survivors.