Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Relocation camp in Wyoming
Heart Mountain Relocation Center was one of the sites used to intern Japanese Americans during World War II.
Established in 1942, the center confined thousands of individuals due to wartime hysteria and racial prejudice.
It became a symbol of the struggle for civil rights and redress for Japanese Americans.
Today, it serves as a museum and educational center chronicling this period of American history.
The site is notable for its preservation efforts and designation as a National Historic Landmark.
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