With the new settlers came railroads, ranching and mining. Many Chinese came to Idaho to work on railroads and mines in the 1880's. The Basque also came to graze sheep in the vast deserts of Idaho. During the depression, the Civilian Conservation Corp built numerous projects in idaho. During World War II, Idaho was the site of a Japanese internment camp.
The remains of these events are often still visible today. It's important that we preserve these remains as a reminder of our heritage, as Idahoans and United States citizens. That common heritage shapes who we are today and what we will be tomorrow.
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