Grandfather and grandson of Japanese ancestry at a War Relocation Authority center, Manzanar, California 1942

This poignant photograph, taken in 1942 by Dorothea Lange, captures the somber reality of Japanese American internment during World War II. "Grandfather and grandson of Japanese ancestry at a War Relocation Authority center, Manzanar, California" showcases the intimate bond between a grandfather and his grandson amidst the hardship of displacement. Lange's signature documentary style, characterized by stark black-and-white imagery, emphasizes the human cost of prejudice and injustice. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the historical injustice inflicted upon Japanese Americans, highlighting the resilience and enduring familial love in the face of adversity.