LAD #34 and #35

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On December 7th 1941, the United States was attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor. At the time of the attack, there were still negotiations about maintaining peace in the Pacific. An hour after the bombing at Pearl Harbor, the US Secretary of State received a reply from Japan stating that it was pointless to continue diplomatic negotiations. Despite this, there was no information regarding an attack. Because of the large distance between Hawaii and Japan, the attack is believed to have been planned many days or weeks ago. During this time, the Japanese people have deceived the US governments with hopes of peace. The attacks have caused much damage on American navy and military forces. In addition many lives have been lost, along with American ships being destroyed. The United States were not the only victim of Japanese attacks. Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippine Islands, Wake Island, and Midway Island were also attacked. The President stated that he would direct that “all measures be taken for our defense”. Roosevelt expresses his determination when he states that the American people will fight until absolute victory. In addition, Roosevelt assures the people of America that such a tragedy will never occur again. Lastly, Roosevelt asks congress for an official declaration of war against the Japanese empire for their attack on Pearl Harbor.

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President Roosevelt announced his executive order #9066 on February 19, 1942. He states that in order to successfully win the war, the nation must have protection against spies and sabotage. With his authority as the President of the United States and as the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, he authorized the Secretary of war the Military Commanders to prescribe military areas if they believed it was necessary. The Secretary of war was to provide the residents of the Military area with transportation, food, shelter, and any other necessities. The designation of military areas in any region will supersede any areas that were previously reserved or restricted. Roosevelt also authorizes the Secretary of War and his other military commanders to use Federal troops and other Federal Agencies to their liking. He also authorizes and demands that any other government agencies must follow his executive order. This includes medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, land, shelter, supplies and anything else needed. Roosevelt states that his order is not trying to limit the authority of the Executive Order #8972, or the roles of the FBI, Attorney General, or Department of Justice. Instead he will intervene when seemed necessary to do so.