The Terminal Island fish harbor, the center of Japanese fishing activities in this area, on July 26, 1941, became a focal point in the growing Japanese-American crisis as the United States Coast Guard stationed an armed guard at its numerous docks. In the background are oil tanks, closely guarded by Coast Guardsmen.
United States.--Coast Guard World War, 1939-1945 Harbors--California--Terminal Island Fishing boats--California--Terminal Island Terminal Island (Calif.) Pacific Ocean Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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