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Japanese Internment Camp
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The Camps Begin!
Roosevelt signed an Executive Order, Number 9066, which helped the government relocate 120,000 Japanese Americans to camps because they lived in areas that were considered high-risk targets.
Only he justified their action by claiming that there was a danger of those of Japanese descent spying for the Japanese. [Website](•http://www.ushistoryscene.com/uncategorized/february-19-1942-roosevelts-executive-order-9066-and-japanese-internment-during-world-war-ii/) -
Run Away!
General Douglas MacArthur abandons island Fortrss of Corregidur under order from President Roosevelt. Website -
Only a week!
First Civilian Exclusion Order issued in Bainbridye Isand area near Seattle. 45 families had a week to prepare. Website -
How they lived
They were housed in barracks and had to use the barracks for washing, laundry and eating.
Some internees died from inadequate medical care and the high level of emotional stress they suffered. Website -
The Hardships
Their homes and businesses were abandoned and in many cases they lost everything. Website -
The conditions
Camps were overcrowded and was poor to live in. they lived in tar paper-covered barracks without plumbing or cooking machines of any kind. They slept under as many blankets as they were allowed to have and the food was rationed out. Website -
What did you say
"It was really cruel and harsh. To pack and evacuate in forty-eight hours was an impossibility. Seeing mothers completely bewildered with children crying from want and peddlers taking advantage and offering prices next to robbery made me feel like murdering those responsible without the slightest compunction in my heart."Joseph Yoshisuke Kurihara speaking of the Terminal Island evacuation. Website -
Under Surrender!
Germany signed an unconditional surrender to end the Earopean conflict of World War II. Website -
Bombs Away!
At 8:15 A.M. U.S. dropped an atomatic bomb on Hiroshimu, and killed 140,000 japanese people. Website -
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The Japanese American Claims Act
President Truman signed the Japanese american claims acts, which made the people of Japan were being removed form the Pacific Coast area during World War ll. Website -
Hope You Get An Award!
The JACL wanted Congress to write a bill to award individual compensations. Website -
Human Rights Violations Act
Representative Mike Lowry introduced the Japanese-American Human Rights violations Act to Congress. It said that $15,000 per victim plus $15 per day. Website -
Court Is In Session
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) had a public hearing to investigation into the Japanese internment camps. Website -
Alive For Money
Congress pay $20,000 to each person who spent time in the camps that was still alive. Website -
Here's Your Money!
The law H.R.442 was signed by President Ronald Reagan. $20,000 to each surviving internee and $1.25 billion for education. Website
