Internment of Italian Americans

World War II

The internment of Italian Americans refers to the United States government's detention of Italian nationals during World War II. They were classified as enemy aliens, though detention was applied to Italian nationals rather than US citizens or long-term residents. In 1942, 1,881 Italian immigrants were detained under wartime restrictions, often including diplomats, businessmen, students and merchant seamen. A 2001 federal review examined the treatment, and California passed an apology resolution in 2010.

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People detained: 1,881 Italian immigrants
Review: Reported to Congress in 2001
California resolution: Apology for wartime mistreatment, 2010

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Article: Internment of Italian Americans (English Wikipedia)
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