PARTNER

OBJECT ID

ddr-densho-67-65 (Legacy UID: denshopd-i67-00065)

PARENT COLLECTION

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Collection

DESCRIPTION

Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii. Memo 1: from Frank Knox to President Roosevelt. He suggests that proper action against the Japanese in Hawaii is not being taken and urges the President to look into the matter. Memo 2: Henry Stimson to President Roosevelt. Assures the President that the situation is under control -- all hostile people are in custody. Informs him of plans to evacuate and mentions economic concerns. Memo 3: President Roosevelt to Stimson. States that military security should take precedence over the Hawaiian economy. Memo 4: Gen. Emmons to Stimson. Warns that most Japanese to be evacuated are loyal and "have committed no suspicious acts."

CONTRIBUTOR

Densho

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians

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