![]() ![]() They participated in one of the costliest campaigns on the German Gothic Line: the rescue of the “Lost Battalion,” serving with uncommon distinction while combating racial prejudices on the home front. The 442 nd served in both the European and Pacific Theaters during WWII but are best known for their service in Europe. The conditions of the camps themselves were harsh, as barracks were lacking in privacy and indoor plumbing.Īt the same time as these internment camps were in operation, the Army established the 442 nd Regimental Combat Team, an Asian American unit comprised primarily of volunteer Nisei Japanese-Americans. ![]() Nearly 62% of Japanese-Americans interned in these camps were second generation Japanese-American United States Citizens, or Nisei. On FebruPresident Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 directing the removal and internment of over 100,000 Americans of Japanese descent along the entire span of the Pacific Coast. Japanese-Americans became referred to as “security risks”. There are three main topics in these rooms: the 442 nd Army Division, California’s Japanese-American internment camps, and the Military Intelligence Service.Īfter the attack on Pearl Harbor, xenophobic tensions became magnified as the United States prepared for a potential Japanese assault of the West Coast. This exhibit was installed by the Friends of the Nisei, a non-profit who worked with the Hornet Museum for this project. This number will match to that spaces listing on our museum map, which you can find to the right if on desktop, or below if on your phone. We may also refer to spaces by both their name and a number. The tabs below have divided USS Hornet into her main touring spaces for you to search through. We’re excited to share her with you and encourage you to also check out the “Things to Do” section on this page which includes additional activities and projects the Museum has created for programs and exhibits! Want a Docent to take you on a virtual tour? Visit our Distance Learning Page for our Dialogue with a Docent Program! Click here or the button on the right! Navigating the Tour USS Hornet is an Essex-class aircraft carrier–at 894 feet long, 191 feet wide, and 19 decks tall, she’s about the same size as San Francisco’s iconic TransAmerica building turned on its side! While no longer the largest class of aircraft carrier on the high seas, touring the whole ship takes time. ![]() This page will guide you through our ship’s spaces, from the Bridge to the Engine Room. Welcome to the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum’s Virtual Visit Portal ![]()
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