Chinese Americans Labeling Themselves to Avoid Being Confused with the Hated Japanese Americans, 1941 - Rare Historical Photos

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World War II brought momentous change to America’s Chinese community. For decades, the Chinese were vilified in America, especially in California, the center of the U.S.’s anti-Chinese …

Helen Chan pins Sun Lum with lapel badge identifying him as “Chinese,” to avoid being rounded up with Japanese Americans who were being interred following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. World War II brought momentous change to America’s Chinese community. For decades, the Chinese were vilified in America, especially in California, the center of the U.S.’s anti-Chinese feelings. The Chinese had initially come to California for the Gold Rush and later the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, but public sentiment quickly turned against them. Competition for jo

Chinese Americans Labeling Themselves to Avoid Being Confused with the Hated Japanese Americans, 1941 - Rare Historical Photos

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