Title: "Should Not Speak Japanese Language In Public Places," The Japanese American Courier, 12/19/1941, (denshopd-i96-00004)
Densho ID: denshopd-i96-00004

Should Not Speak Japanese Language In Public Places

If only for the common sense angle of it, do not speak Japanese in public, was the advice handed out to second generation this week by leaders as the war against the Japanese Empire neared the first fortnight mark.

The common and unconscious use of the Japanese language is certain to excite animosity in the minds of other Americans and, rightly so, according to consensus of second generation leaders.

It was pointed out that because of language difficulties in some homes, this would not be feasible there, but second generation were cautioned to confine this necessary usage to the homes.