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The Day Pearl Harbor Became a Nightmare. Sailor pov.
Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers and sailors died in the attack, and another 1,000 were wounded. I was peacfully dreaming of being at the farm back in my hometown but then I awoke to crashing sounds. I heard screams and I panicked. This day had just turned into a nightmare. -
Restrictions Made on the Enemy. US Attorney Gen. pov.
US Attorney's Order On December 11, the FBI warned "suspected 'enemy' aliens" about possessing guns or cameras, but US Attorney General Biddle, ordered they be turned in on Dec. 27th In order to keep the United States safe, I had to push this order through. We cannot have enemies spying on us, plotting their next attack. I know this is a tough act, but I had to do it because I want to see my children alive tomorrow. -
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Japanese Internment Camp Timeline
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Valentine's Day Tragedy. Japanese resident pov.
Removal of Japanese
On Feburary 14, 1942, Lt. General J. DeWitt, Commanding General of the Western Defense Command, sent a memorandum to the Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson recommending the removal of "Japanese and other subversive persons"
I awoke to banging sounds on my door. It suddenly sprang open and soldiers and police swarmed into my home taking my children, my wife, and then they grabbed me. I was confused and scared. -
Roosevelt's Order. Roosevelt's pov.
Executive Order No. 9066
President Roosevelt signed the executive order No. 9066. This order authorized U.S. armed forces commanders to declare areas of the United States as military areas. I think it's right that I made this order because I know it will help America, This is a time of crisis and these actions are necessary to promise Americans the safety they need,
