San Diego - Una Storia Segreta: When Italian Americans Were "Enemy Aliens"

May 05, 2023 708

New Americans Museum & Immigration Learning Center - 2825 Dewey Rd. #102 - San Diego, CA. Una Storia Segreta: When Italian Americans Were "Enemy Aliens," a captivating exhibition curated by Dr. Lawrence DiStasi and Dr. Rose Scherini that delves into a lesser-known chapter of American history. The exhibition is open to the public until July 15th—galleries are open: Thursday - Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

During World War II, Italian Americans were designated as "enemy aliens" and subjected to discriminatory treatment, including forced relocation, internment, and surveillance. Through powerful photographs, documents, and personal stories, this exhibition sheds light on the experiences of Italian Americans during this period of fear and uncertainty.

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SOURCE: https://namuseum.org

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