Following the attack - most of the Japanese-Americans in the western half of the country (not including Hawaii) were put into concentration camps, their property confiscated, etc.

At the same time - a unit initially made up solely of Japanese-Americans, but later other Asians were integrated, was formed (from volunteers on Hawaii...) And became the MOST decorated unit in the War... Fighting in North Africa and Europe.

Yes we were attacked, but our treatment of citizens left a wee bit to be desired. Let's hear it for the US's long history of discrimination.

World War II - in the Pacific was a very different thing from the European theater. Those who fought (and I count numerous great uncles in that number) did so far more willingly and with easier justification than more recent wars.

Thanks for your post - and the comments by others.
Anne