Manzanar was one of 10 incarceration centers during World War II. Manzanar opened as a temporary “reception center” under the control of the Wartime Civil Control Administration (WCCA). At its peak, the camp held 10,046 people.
Manzanar was one of 10 incarceration centers during World War II. Manzanar opened as a temporary “reception center” under the control of the Wartime Civil Control Administration (WCCA). At its peak, the camp held 10,046 people.
