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Detail: A major part of Seabrook Farms was the development of communities within the housing. The Japanese-Americans were relocated from their homes, questioned by the general public about their patriotism. Now, there was a chance to regain some autonomy amongst them in the form of self-government. “Mayors” were elected and rose in power amongst the community to represent the needs of the people. Here, Mayor Fuji Sasaki is receiving an award from the boy scouts.