Pittsburg in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Federal Relocation of Italians in America During World II

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, February 19, 2023

1. Federal Relocation of Italians in America During World II Marker

Inscription. In Remembrance of the Injustice Caused by
the Federal Relocation of Italians in
America During World War II From February 24, 1942 to October 12, 1942, nearly 1600 Italian residents of Pittsburg, California, having been declared “enemy aliens,” were unjustly banned from their homes, work and communities and forced to relocate elsewhere by the U.S. Government following its entrance into World War II. “Enemy aliens” in name only, many of these Italians had made America their homeland for decades, had American-born children, and had sons and daughters and other relatives serving with valor in the U.S. Armed Forces. With their families, they had been, and would always remain, Americans loyal to their adopted country.

To them, for the unnecessary hardships they and 600,000
other Italians in America Nationwide endured,
This memorial is dedicated
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Patrons
The Pittsburg Historical Society
Order Sons of Italy in America, Pittsburg Lodge #1976
Sponsors
Neno and Carlene Aiello • Chairperson Rose Viscuso Scudero • Co-Chairperson Patricia Aiello Firpo • Pittsburg Historical Society

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President - Joseph Barraco • Historian - John Bullo • Curator - Marti Aiello • Sons of Italy President - Joseph Ardent • Leisure Services - Paul Flores
Committee: Sal Cacciaroni, Monte Canciamilla, Joyce D'Aurizio, James Davi, Kay Miretti, Bruna O'Berry, "Una Storia Segreta Exhibit" Lawrence Di Stasi and Adele Negro

Erected by Pittsburg Historical Society and Sons of Italy in America, Chapter #1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1935.

Location. 38° 2.021′ N, 121° 52.993′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, California, in Contra Costa County. It is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburg CA 94565, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 29, 2010

2. Federal Relocation of Italians in America During World II Marker

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bristol Bay Sail Gill Netter (within shouting distance of this marker); California Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of America (about 500 feet away); St. Peter Martyr of Verona Mission and Parish (about 500 feet away); “The Steelworker in Pittsburg” (about 600 feet away); Black Diamond (about 700 feet away); John Buckley Square (about 700 feet away); Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.

Also see . . .
1. The Restrictions On Italian Americans During World War II. Most Americans are unaware that the Federal Government's restrictions and internment of "enemy aliens" did not only include Japanese-Americans, but also were directed to people of Italian and German ancestry. (Submitted on November 1, 2010.)

2. Internment of Italian Americans. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Prisoners Among Us.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 29, 2010

3. Federal Relocation of Italians in America During World II Marker

Documentary on the Italian-American relocation. (Submitted on September 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Italian WWII Internment

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,658 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.