Farewell to Manzanar

Japanese government lift the ban on emigration

Jan 12, 1886

the japanese government life its ban on emigration, allowing its citizens for the first time to make permanet moves to other countries.

Alien Land Bill

Jan 12, 1913

Alein Land Bill prevents Japanese aleins from owning land in California

Immigration Act passes

Jul 1, 1924

Congress passes an Immirgration Act stating that no alein ineligible for citizenship shall be admitted to the U.S. This stops all immigration from Japan.

The Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation

Dec 8, 1941

Roosevelt gives the Pearl Harbor Address, stating what had happened and what the future will hold.

Pearl Harbor Attack

Dec 17, 1941

Surprise attack on Peral Harbor by the Japanese.

Relocation

Feb 14, 1942

All Americans with Japanese ancestory are ordered to relocate to internment camps.

Executive Order 9066

Feb 19, 1942

President Roosevelt signs Execcutive Order 9066, giving the War Department authority to define military areas in western states and to exclude from them anyone who might threaten the war effort.

Camp Closes

Nov 21, 1945

Manzanar Camp officially closes.