February 19th, 1942
Summary:
With the United States caught in the hysteria of World War II, President Roosevelt was encouraged to authorize the internment of tens of thousands of Japanese Americans. The Executive Order 9066 authorized the transportation of these citizens to military camps, including Americans of other dominant ethical backgrounds as well.
This Order was meant to protect the country from an espionage or sabotage, and FDR authorized the Secretary of War and Military Commanders to remove and relocate any persons of questionable background, but they were also authorized to provide said people with food, shelter, and any other necessary accommodations. The Order allowed the Secretary and Commanders to use any means to enforce compliance within each Military area.
FDR directed all Executive Departments to aid the Secretary of War and Military in providing "medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services" to these relocated peoples. The Order would not, however, alter or limit the Executive Order 8972 of December 12th, 1941, the Federal Bureau of Investigation -which may have at times been looking into any acts of sabotage- or the responsibilities of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice.
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