The extensive grounds were used as the nation’s largest assembly center to house about 19,000 Japanese Americans before they were relocated to camps.

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It’s odd to see this news item as it’s not news, it’s been public knowledge for decades. Of course, because Breeders’ Cup was held here yesterday, the LA Times took advantage of this and posted a disturbing, shameful, and honest piece about this place.. and the mindset of this nation at the time.