Title: "Removal of All Japanese From Coast Is Urged," Seattle Times, 2/5/1942, (ddr-densho-56-600)
Densho ID: ddr-densho-56-600

Removal of All Japanese From Coast Is Urged

Removal of all Japanese from the Pacific Coast area was demanded in a resolution adopted this week by Bremerton Post No. 149, American Legion.

"Removal of Japanese aliens from coast-defense areas is not sufficient to insure against sabotage and 'fifth-column' activities along the West Coast," the resolution read. It said, also, that "the rights of individuals during the present conflict are secondary to the security and preservation of the nation as a whole."

The resolution declared that it is impossible to segregate the loyal Japanese from the disloyal.

Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2, Tacoma, adopted a resolution this week, commending the members of the state congressional delegation for their support of the F.B.I. in rounding up dangerous enemy aliens.