Japanese American Internment During WWII, History

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government issued executive order 9066, which empowered the military to round up anyone of Japanese ancestry and place them in internment camps. ,HistoryChannel Subscribe for more HISTORY: Newsletter: Website , posts Facebook Twitter HISTORY Topical Video Season 1 Episode 1 Whether you re looking for more on American Revolution battles, WWII generals, architectural wonders, secrets of the ancient world, U. S. presidents, Civil War leaders, famous explorers or the stories behind your favorite holidays. HISTORY, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for awardwinning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The networks alloriginal programming slate features a roster of hit series, epic miniseries, and scripted event programming. Visit us at for more info.