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ARIZONA’S JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT CAMPS

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Join HD SOUTH as we welcome back Midori and Jim Hall for a look at the history of two Japanese American Internment Camps in Arizona at Gila River and Poston. You will learn about Midori’s family transfer from California to Arizona where they lived during World War II years. You will learn about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit to the Gila River Camp and her influence on improvements.

And learn about Midori’s life after the war was over. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

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Registration closes at 8 a.m. on the day of the program.

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