Posting of Civilian Exclusion Order/Evacuation Order No. 19, Berkeley, California, 1942

Mine Okubo’s ‘Posting of Civilian Exclusion Order’ captures WWII displacement. A powerful black & white drawing showcasing chaos & anxiety through expressive lines & graphic style.

Miné Okubo

Miné Okubo was an American artist renowned for her poignant drawings documenting life within Japanese American internment camps during WWII. Her powerful graphic novel, *Citizen 13660*, offers a vital witness account of resilience and injustice.

Japanese American National Museum

Explore the poignant history of Japanese Americans through captivating stories, artifacts & moving images at the JANM. Discover resilience, injustice & community during WWII and beyond.