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James Ito

Case from Manzanar, CA dated Dec 06, 1942

Victim Details

James Ito

Male

North East Asian (Mongol, Tibetan, Korean Japanese, etc)

Manzanar

CA

1942-12-06

17

James

Ito

07/18/2026

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James Ito, a 17-year-old Japanese American, tragically lost his life on December 6, 1942, at the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California. His death occurred during a period of significant unrest within the internment camp, known as the Manzanar Riot. This event was marked by heightened tensions between the internees and the camp administration, exacerbated by the broader context of World War II and the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans following the attack on Pearl Harb ...
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  • "Camp America" 1942-1946: Journey to Manzanar — Past and Present
  • Homicide in camp | Densho Encyclopedia
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