The Minidoka Internment Camp was one of ten camps established in the United States during World War II to detain Japanese Americans. Located in Idaho, it housed around 9,000 individuals from 1942 to 1945, following the government's decision to forcibly relocate Japanese Americans due to fears of espionage after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Life in Minidoka was challenging, with families living in cramped barracks and facing harsh weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, residents created a community, forming schools, churches, and social organizations to maintain their culture and support one another during this difficult time.