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The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, which sparks more hatredtowards Japanese. -
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Pearl Harbor to Civil Liberties Act of 1988
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War Declared on Japan
On this date, the United States and Great Britian declared war on Japan, a day after the bombing on Pearl Harbor. -
Executive Order 9066
President Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066, stating that all persons of interest must be isolated into whatever place deems necassary. -
WRA is created
The War Relocation Authority (WRA) is created to evacuate people of Japanese ancestry living on the west coast. -
Camps Start to Close
After D-Day on June 6th, more and more camps start to close as America starts to realize its mistakes, but not completely. -
Camps Finish Closing
All the Internment Camps have closed under the order of President Roosevelt. -
Court Cases
Evacuation Claims Act passed, giving internees until January 3,1950 to file claims against the government for damages to or loss of real or personal property consequence of the evacuation. -
McCarran Walter Act is Passed
Congress passes the McCarran Walter Act which allows Japanese aliens to become US citizens. -
Executive Order 9066 Revoked
President Gerald Ford signs “An American Promise,” which formally rescinds EO 9066 but contains no apology. -
Civil Liberties Act of 1988
Civil Liberties Act of 1988, signed by President Reagan and passed by Congress, provides for a Presidential apology to Japanese-American Internees.
