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Japanese Internment during World War II

Japanese Internment during World War II. Key Terms. Forced relocation and imprisonment. Internment – Nativism – Xenophobia – Issei – Nisei – . Opposition to immigration. Fear/dislike of foreigners. Born in Japan, regarded by US as aliens ineligible for citizenship.

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Japanese Internment during World War II

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  1. Japanese Internmentduring World War II

  2. Key Terms Forced relocation and imprisonment • Internment – • Nativism – • Xenophobia – • Issei – • Nisei – Opposition to immigration Fear/dislike of foreigners Born in Japan, regarded by US as aliens ineligible for citizenship Born in the USA, US citizens

  3. Executive Order 9066 • Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, FDR signs Executive Order 9066. • Allowed for the internment of Japanese-Americans away from “military areas” • Signed 19 Feb. 1942 US Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph retrieved from: http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/OnlineLibrary/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/ph-shw.htm

  4. Internment Camp Life • It was difficult to find work, and the few available jobs were very time-consuming. • Families lived in partitioned barracks-like “apartments” • These “apartments” were only 20’ x 24’ for a family of six • Occupied time with: • Hobbies • Religion • Vocational training • Sports Heart Mountain Internment Camp retrieved from: http://www.japanfocus.org/-Jean_Miyake-Downey/2234

  5. The Aftermath • Korematsu vs. United States (1944) • Supreme Court case that upheld internment • Harry Truman officially ends the policy of internment on 26June 1946 • Apology and reparations • Norman Mineta • Pres. George H. W. Bush (1988)

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