I have heard many times about the history of World War 2, but this is the first time I have

known specifically about the discrimination that citizens had to go through in the war. During

World War II, many Americans experienced discrimination based on their race or national

originSome prominent groups affected were Japanese Americans, African Americans, and

Mexican Americans, but I think the most suffered group was Japanese Americans. They are

innocent, even though most Japanese Americans were loyal citizens, but they have to suffer the

consequences because they share the same blood as America’s enemy. The pain of war is

indisputable, but the pain of racism in their own country because of the war is perhaps even

more terrible and that is the most impressive thing I remember in this lesson. I completely

disagree with the notion that internment camps were legal. I believe that just because

something is legal does not make it right or reasonable. The U.S. government has violated the

human rights of Japanese Americans because of invisible fears instead of protecting them as

their commitment, regardless of race or ethnicity. It can be seen that the issue of racism is a

controversial and painful issue from the past to the present. According to my research, the US

government also realized its mistake towards Japanese Americans by apologizing and

compensating them in 1988. It can be seen that this is a good sign, showing that the US

government is aware of and intervenes in racial discrimination issues and reminding us to

continually fight against all forms of discrimination to ensure that everyone is treated with

equality and respect. After the lesson, I wonder that how can we ensure that the government

will protect human rights and prevent such violations in the future.

The world war II discussion

U.S. History 1877 to Present (HIST 1493 )