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California Historical MarkersManzanar War Relocation Center (#850): Lone Pine/Independance, CA

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It is at the entrance to the Manzanar War Relcoation Center, site of the internment of approximately 10,000 "persons of Japanese ancestry" in response to Executive Order 9066 and general fear/paranoia. The events of late make the Taskmasters fear we did not learn our lesson.

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location: California

date approved: 06/15/2006

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Weather StationsManzanar National Historic Site Weather Station - Independence, California

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The official weather station for the Manzanar National Historic Site, sits just to the South of the main Visitors Center.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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U.S. National Register of Historic PlacesManzanar National Historic Site - Independence, California

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Operating between 1943-1945, the Manzanar War Relocation Camp was home to over 10,000 Americans of Japanese descent.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Self Guided Walks and TrailsManzanar National Historic Site Driving Tour - Independence, California

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The Manzanar Natinoal Historic Site is a sprawling Relocation Camp that was in operation between 1943-1945. Although few structures now exist, the driving tour takes you around the perimeter of the camp.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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WWII Prisoner of War CampsManzanar War Relocation Center – Manzanar, CA

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The Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. Over 10,000 people lived here at its height.

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location: California

date approved: 05/29/2012

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Ansel Adams Photo HuntLone Pine/Independance, CA: Manzanar War Relocation Camp entrance

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This entrance sign for the Manzanar War Relocation Camp is one of two we found, though inadvertently.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Taskmaster

location: California

date approved: 06/15/2006

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Wikipedia EntriesManzanar - Independence CA

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Manzanar is the site of one of ten American concentration camps, where more than 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II from March 1942 to November 1945.

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location: California

date approved: 03/04/2022

last visited: 03/04/2022

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NPS Passport Cancellation StationsManzanar National Historic Site - Independence, California

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Located in the Visitors Center of the Historic Site, the coordinates should bring you to the front enterence. The stamp was located at the main desk in the Gift Shop at the time of our visit.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Civil Rights MemorialsManzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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Manzanar is the site of one of ten American concentration camps, where more than 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II from March 1942 to November 1945.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 10/02/2022

last visited: 10/02/2022

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Fire Fighting VehiclesManzanar Fire Engine - Independence, California

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Manzanar War Relocation Camp, now the Manzanar National Historic Site, had a Volunteer Fire Department and this was their Engine.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Guest Books Manzanar National Historic Site Guest Book - Independence, California

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Located in the Visitors Center of the Manzanar National Historic Site, the rest of the Center is filled with first hand accounts as well as interpretative diplays that are well worth the visit.

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location: California

date approved: 09/02/2009

last visited: 10/03/2018

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National Parks (U.S.)Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence, California

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Located 6 miles North of Independence, California, Manzanar War Relocation Camp is now operated by the National Park Service as a National Historic Site.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Touchstone

location: California

date approved: 09/02/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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National Parks of the WorldManzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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Manzanar is the site of one of ten American concentration camps, where more than 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II from March 1942 to November 1945.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 03/05/2022

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Official Local Tourism AttractionsManzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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Manzanar is the site of one of ten American concentration camps, where more than 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II from March 1942 to November 1945.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 03/05/2022

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Satellite Imagery OdditiesManzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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Manzanar is most widely known as the site of one of ten camps where over 110,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War II.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 03/04/2022

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Signs of HistoryA Community's Living Room-Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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This auditorium is one of three original buildings remaining here from Manzanar War Relocation Center. As you walk closer, listen for laughter, tears, music—the sounds of celebration and sadness that once echoed through this building’s cavernous space.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 09/21/2020

last visited: 09/26/2021

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Signs of HistoryWeaving for the War (Manzanar National Historic Site)-Independence, CA

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America went to work for the war effort in 1942, and Manzanar was no exception. More than 500 young Japanese Americans wove camouflage nets here for the U.S. Army.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 11/28/2019

last visited: 09/28/2021

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Japanese GardensSan-shi-en Garden - Manzanar, California

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The San-shi-en or 3-4 Garden, is located within the Manzanar Relocation Camp along I395. Once home to over 10,000 Americans of Japanese descent, the Camp is now entrusted to the care of the National Park Service.

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location: California

date approved: 09/08/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Signs of HistoryLegacy-Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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Over the years, this monument has become an icon, inspiring a grass-roots movement to preserve Manzanar and remember the sacrifices of 120,313 Japanese Americans confined by their own government.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 09/22/2020

last visited: 09/26/2021

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Signs of HistorySacred Space-Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence CA

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Life at Manzanar was uncertain, but the prospect of dying behind barbed wire, far from home, may have been unthinkable. On May 16, 1943, Matsunosuke Murakami, 62, became the first of 150 men, women, and children to die in camp.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 09/22/2020

last visited: 09/26/2021

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Worldwide CemeteriesCamp Cemetery-Manzanar National Historic SIte - Independence CA

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The Camp Cemetery is in Manzanar National Historic Site. The site was where Japanese Americans were held during World War II from April 1942 to November 1945.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: California

date approved: 03/11/2022

last visited: 03/04/2022

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ObelisksManzanar Cemetery - Independence, California

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This 15 foot obelisk stands in the center of the Manzanar Cemetery on the Western edge of the Internment Camp.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Pet CemeteriesManzanar Pet Cemetery

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The Manzanar Pet Cemetery is located just outside the barbed wire enclosure of the internment camp, adjacent to the famous Obelisk that marks the Manzanar Cemetery.

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location: California

date approved: 09/03/2009

last visited: 05/13/2021

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Ansel Adams Photo HuntManzanar Cemetery

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Ansel Adams visited the Manzanar War Relocation Camp in 1943 and took over 200 images of the camp during his visit. The original glass plates are housed in the Library of Congress.

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location: California

date approved: 09/01/2009

last visited: 03/04/2022

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Ansel Adams Photo HuntMt Williamson Sierra Nevada

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Ansel Adams Mt Williamson Sierra Nevada photograph location

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member bdouglas

location: California

date approved: 04/18/2006

last visited: 10/24/2010

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