During both World War I and II, the former Fort McDowell on Angel Island was used as a transit station for leaving and returning soldiers. There was such a high need for American soldiers across the ocean that the station had to expand its operation to another close island. In the old immigration station, also located on the island, it held German and Japanese prisoners of war (POW's) during WWII. These prisoners were held here only temporarily, while waiting to be transferred to inland camps.
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http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2009/summer/angel.html
http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2009/summer/angel.html
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