WW2 Internment of Japanese-Americans

The United States has much in its history for which it can be justifiably proud.  On the whole I believe the World is a better place because of the United States and I am proud to be an American.  But there are also things in our history which are shameful - certainly slavery and the treatment of the original native population come immediately to mind.  I believe it's important that we remember the bad as well as the good - that we always be cognizant of what we are capable of, and be prepared to resist those among us who would appeal to our basest instincts.

The internment of Japanese-American citizens during World War 2 is another shameful incident in American history. While it may have been argued that it was a means of protecting Japanese-Americans against widespread anti-Japanese sentiment in the country, and there likely was some question as to the loyalties of a few,  the blanket imprisonment of American citizens without suspicion or cause solely because of their race is totally unjustifiable.

This new YouTube video from the Unknown World War 2 in Color channel shows views of Japanese-Americans before and during internment and the US Army 442nd Regiment; composed entirely of  Japanese enlistees who fought in Europe during the war with great distinction.