How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)
Quote #1
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities as defined in [...]. (5)
When the going gets tough, the tough get paranoid.
Quote #2
The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to provide for residents of any such area who are excluded therefrom, such transportation, food, shelter, and other accommodations as may be necessary, in the judgment of the Secretary of War or the said Military Commander, and until other arrangements are made, to accomplish the purpose of this order. (7)
They may have taken 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes, but at least they tried to make them feel at home. Okay, fine. A bottle of water and a tar-paper hut isn't exactly the Embassy Suites.
Quote #3
I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services. (10)
Here's some more of the accommodation talk. Why do you think it was so important for FDR to include this in his executive order?
Quote #4
This order shall not be construed as modifying or limiting in any way the authority heretofore granted under Executive Order No. 8972, dated December 12, 1941 [...]. (11)
Oh, yes. E.O. 8972, the order that increased military authority to protect the homeland. Don't forget that this paved the way for E.O. 9066 and the mass incarcerations that followed.
Quote #5
[...] nor shall it be construed as limiting or modifying the duty and responsibility of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with respect to the investigation of alleged acts of sabotage or the duty and responsibility of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice under the Proclamations of December 7 and 8, 1941, prescribing regulations for the conduct and control of alien enemies [...]. (11)
This is one last thought about protecting the American home from enemy infiltration. Just for kicks, what are the "Proclamations of December 7 and 8, 1941," again?