Japanese balloon bomb kills 6 in Oregon
On May 5, 1945, a Japanese bomb exploded in an Oregon forest, killing six civilians — the only Americans killed by enemy action in the continental U.S. during World War II.
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Making Manzanar: The first internment camp
Initial coverage of the California facility reflected little to no concern for its Japanese American residents.
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World War II on Deadline 