February 19th is the anniversary of a sad day in American history. It was on that date in 1942, in the midst of the response to the hostilities that began on December 7, 1941, that Executive Order 9066 was issued, subsequently enforced by the criminal penalties of a statute enacted March 21, 1942, resulting in the uprooting of loyal Americans. Over one hundred thousand persons of Japanese ancestry were removed from their homes, detained in special camps, and eventually relocated.


Proclamation 4417 (1976)

Gerald Ford Quotes

February 19th is the anniversary of a sad day in American history. It was on that date in 1942, in the midst of the response to the hostilities that...

February 19th is the anniversary of a sad day in American history. It was on that date in 1942, in the midst of the response to the hostilities that...

February 19th is the anniversary of a sad day in American history. It was on that date in 1942, in the midst of the response to the hostilities that...

February 19th is the anniversary of a sad day in American history. It was on that date in 1942, in the midst of the response to the hostilities that...