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The Zoot Suit and Racial Tensions in WWII
This chapter examines the zoot suit's cultural significance in the 1940s, set against the backdrop of World War II and the internment of Japanese Americans. It highlights the rise of racial tensions in Los Angeles, particularly among Mexican-Americans, which culminated in key events like the Sleepy Lagoon Trial and the Zoot Suit Riots.
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