Executive Order 9066
Definition
Executive Order 9066 was a United States presidential executive order signed during World War II by President Franklin Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. It authorized the Secretary of War to prescribe certain areas as military zones, leading to the internment of Japanese Americans.
Analogy
Imagine your school principal suddenly announcing that all students with blue backpacks must stay in one specific classroom for an indefinite period due to a security concern. This is similar to what happened with Executive Order 9066, where people of Japanese descent were forced into internment camps based on their ethnicity.
Related terms
Internment Camps: Detention centers where civilians are held in wartime.
Korematsu v. United States: A landmark Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066.
Civil Liberties: Basic rights and freedoms guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, such as freedom of speech and equal protection under law.
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