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The Impact of WWII on Japanese American Civil Liberties: Lessons from History

This analysis explores the profound effects of World War II on civil liberties for Japanese Americans, focusing on Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced internment of over 100,000 individuals. It discusses the underlying factors such as racism and political marginalization that fueled suspicion and discriminatory actions against Japanese Americans. The wartime context reveals how patriotism and fear can overshadow fundamental rights. The essay also reflects on key legal battles, including Korematsu v. United States, highlighting the need for vigilance in protecting civil liberties.

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The Impact of WWII on Japanese American Civil Liberties: Lessons from History

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  1. The Homefront Japanese Internment

  2. Objective • Analyze the effects of the war on civil liberties for Japanese Americans and others.

  3. Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

  4. The war stirred patriotism even as it brought out long-simmering fears and tensions. Similar to previous conflicts within U.S. history, certain groups of Americans will have their loyalty questioned.

  5. Wartime fears also led to discrimination against Americans from Germany, Italy, and Japan. In time, suspicion focused on Japanese Americans. They were targeted for a combination of reasons. • Racism • Lack of political clout • Their fewer numbers and relative isolation

  6. By executive order 9066, more than 100,000 Japanese Americans were forced to sell their homes and belongings. They were then sent to isolated internment camps.

  7. Executive Order 9066 • http://www.ourdocuments.gov/print_friendly.php?page=transcript&doc=74&title=Transcript+of+Executive+Order+9066%3A++Resulting+in+the+Relocation+of+Japanese+%281942%29

  8. They remained in the camps for the rest of the war. Some Japanese Americans went to court to fight for their civil liberties. Their efforts failed.

  9. Korematsu v. United States (1944)

  10. What does Internment look like?

  11. If you were advising FDR during this era, would you have supported this decision? Why or why not?

  12. An acknowledgement of a mistake • http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1988-08-05/news/8801200690_1_japanese-americans-internment-japanese-american-citizens-league-internment-camps

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