Letter to President Roosevelt from Elmer Davis

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ddr-densho-67-82 (Legacy UID: denshopd-i67-00082)

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Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Collection

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Letter to President Roosevelt from Elmer Davis. Davis suggests that President Roosevelt publicly respond to allegations that the war is racial. Also suggests that the President open voluntary enlistment to the evacuees. Seems concerned about Japanese propaganda in Asia, which also calls the war a "racial war." Davis urges the President to consider intelligence reports of Nisei loyalty and act accordingly.

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2-Oct-42

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Correspondence

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Courtesy of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians

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