Internment of Japanese Americans Japanese immigrants had increased

Internment of Japanese Americans § Japanese immigrants had increased in the United States since early 1900. § When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor a great backlash was directed at Japanese Americans

Japanese Relocation § 120, 000 Japanese lived on the West coast § Were accused of potentially aiding Japanese espionage § February 1942 FDR signed executive order 9066 § “Remove any and all persons who might pose a threat to national security. ”

Japanese Internment Camps § Japanese relocated to camps. § Some Japanese sued for their rights: § Korematsu vs. the U. S. § Supreme Court upheld the internment of the Japanese.

Internment Summarized § In the entire course of the war, 10 people were convicted of spying for Japan, all of whom were Caucasian. § Roosevelt interned 120, 000 Japanese § 2/3 were American citizens and had never shown disloyalty

Japanese American Heroes § 33, 000 Japanese Americans served § Volunteers § 442 Regimental Combat Team § The 442 nd received more medals than any other unit in US military history. Some survivors swear it's because they were kept in combat longer than white units.

Hawaii Democratic Revolution • Non-violent revolution in 1954 lead by future governor John Burns • Supported by 442 nd Regimental Combat Team • Burns encouraged former Japanese American army veterans to run for office. • U. S. Senator Daniel Inouye ascended to office

Key Terms § § § Executive Order 9066 Korematsu vs. United States Issei Nisei 442 nd Regimental Combat Team Hawaii Democratic Revolution