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Katsuji James Kanegawa

Death by Force
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Katsuji James Kanegawa, a 21-year-old man, tragically lost his life on December 6, 1942, at the Manzanar concentration camp in California. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Kanegawa was among the Japanese Americans forcibly relocated and interned during World War II. His death occurred during what is now known as the Manzanar Uprising, a significant and violent protest against the conditions and treatment of internees at the camp.

The Manzanar Uprising was sparked by tensions within the camp, p ...Read More
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  • "Camp America" 1942-1946: Journey to Manzanar — Past and Present
  • Homicide in camp | Densho Encyclopedia
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    Victim Details

    Katsuji James Kanegawa

    Male

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

    Manzanar

    CA

    1942-12-06

    21

    Katsuji

    James Kanegawa

    11/28/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    09/05/2024
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    07/30/2024
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    06/12/2023
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