Censorship and Japanese Internment
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Human Rights, Censorship, Asian Americans, Discrimination, Prejudice
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Asian American History
- Geographical Location: United States
- Date: February 19, 1942-1945
Article abstract: The Roosevelt Administration authorizes repressive wartime measures to prevent internal subversion.
Summary of Event
During World War II, few people in the United States were confused about the basic questions that might affect loyalty and cooperation in terms of waging the war. Because of the strong public support for the nation’s war effort, the Roosevelt Administration considered few measures to protect the United States’ military commitment from internal subversion. Their most notable repressive policy was the internment of...
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