Why did the Japanese Americans enlist in the military when they were being detained in internment camps in WW2?

by sum_ting_hong
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There was a difference of opinion on this point, but obviously the pro-enlistment faction was more visible. Some also objected to a loyalty oath that treated them like Japanese subjects.

http://www.pbs.org/thewar/at_war_democracy_japanese_american.htm