Proving Loyalty: Choices, Service, and Sacrifice During WWII | Namba: A Japanese American’s Incarceration and Life of Resilience

Learn about daily life and family changes at Minidoka, a Japanese American incarceration camp during World War II, from a woman who had been imprisoned there. Through video, teaching tips, and discussion questions, students learn how privacy, family roles, and community were disrupted in these camps. They examine the 1943 loyalty questionnaire, the experiences of adolescents and adults, and the courage of those who served in the 442nd Combat Regiment. This resource helps students connect history to identity, resilience, and social justice.