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When Justice Failed tells the true story of Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American who refused to submit to the 1942 internment order that rounded up over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry. His legal battle reached the U.S. Supreme Court, where he was ultimately found guilty. In 1983, new evidence proved the government’s obstruction, resulting in an apology and reparations to surviving internees. The book is written for children and young readers, presented as a biography that highlights the injustices of World War II, the experience of Japanese Americans, and the fight for civil rights. Illustrated by David Tamura, the narrative is part of the Stories of America series and features contributions from experienced authors and editors.
First publish date: October 1992
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Steven A. Chin
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