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The Proclamation to Segregate Japanese Aliens
Proclamation 2525 President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a proclamation to regulate the watch and segregation of all Japanese non-Americans living in the US. "I am fearful that because the government has singled out my brothers and sisters whom are not citizens of the US, that the rest of the Japanese-Americans will be next." -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor: Inside the Japanese-American's Mind
Attack on Pearl Harbor Japanese successfully executed a surprise air attack on US Navy in Pearl Harbor, HI. Resulted in 2.400+ deaths and millions of dollars in damage. "I heard about the attacks today, absolutely horrible. I'm outraged that someone could do this to my country, especially coming from similar heritage." -
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WWII and Japanese Internment
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President Roosevelt Orders Japanese Internment
Executive Order 9066 President Roosevelt authorized the internment of thousands of Japanese-American citizens and non-citizens because of the war. "I'm outraged that this is happening to my family and I. I have done nothing but prove my loyalty to this country and this is how I'm treated?" -
President Roosevelt Establishes War Relocation Authority
Executive Order 9102 President Roosevelt established an office to control all war relocation activities, and gave them the power to enforce the removal and relocation of Japanese in America. "I heard that in the next town, men from the government were going into homes and forcing Japanese families to go to these internment camps. I want to protect my family, but we must follow this corrupt decision of the government." -
Voluntary Assembly Centers Established Along West Coast
Wartime Civil Control Administration The WCCA established "voluntary assembly centers" for the Japanese to move to without being forcefully taken by government officials. Some were in Merced, Tulare, Marysville, and Fresno. "We are packing up a few things and leaving for the assembly center in the morning. I think this is best for my family, so that we aren't forcefully moved. I'm scared." -
Volunteers from Hawaii Forming All-Japanese American Combat Team
Japanese American Combat Teams Japanese Americans able to prove their loyalty to the US created some segregated combat troops to fight in WWII. They earned distinguished combat records and a lot of respect. "I overheard some officials talking about an all-Japanese American combat team fighting in the war. I'm proud of these people, but still angered by the treatment my family and I are getting at these camps." -
Court Case Rules Japanese Curfew
Hirabayashi v. US In Hirabayashi v. US, it is ruled that violating the imposed curfew and internment regulations can be criminally punished. "Innocent Japanese people are being wrongly punished simply for wanting to stay in their homes. I can't believe this government and what is happening to my people. I am scared about how long this will go on." -
D-Day! The March Across Europe Has Begun!
D-Day On June 6, 1944, US and allied armies landed on the beach in Normandy. This began the march across Europe ending in Hitler's defeat. "Everyone is talking about how the US has invaded Normandy. I hope that the end of the war brings back normal life for my family and I. We just want to go home." -
Japanese Internment Camps Will Be Closed
Ending Japanese Internment US Major General Henry C. Pratt announced that beginning January 2, 1945, the federal government would begin to get rid of Japanese Internment Camps and remove the WRA Program. "We are finally going to be free again! My family can rebuild after this horrible treatment! All we are doing now is awaiting release from the internment camps, and then we start the process of returning to normalcy." -
Victory Over Japan!
V-J Day Japan surrendered to the Allies on August 15, 1945, ending WWII. "Finally this nightmare is over! I hope the other American people can get past the Japanese hatred now. I am so happy that the war is done!" -
Japanese Americans Free of All Military Restrictions
Ending of Japanese Restriction Public Proclamation number 24 by the Western Defense Command revokes all Japanese American restrictions put in place during WWII. "We are officially free of all restrictions, though some common Americans still hold a grudge against us for the war. My family and I are trying our best to rebuild our lives again despite the horrible circumstances we faced."
