LAD #35: FDR's Executive Order 9066

In his executive order, FDR gave the Secretary of war the power to declare specific areas as military locations.  FDR believed that this was necessary at the time to prevent foreign espionage and corruption in the United States during wartime.  All people not affiliated with the military will not be allowed to enter these areas.   The Secreatary also will have the power and responsibility of providing necessities such as transportation, shelter, food, and water. The establishment of military districts eventually led to the creation of Japanese interment camps, in which many were forced out of their homes.  Furthermore, FDR mentioned the need for citizens to remain loyal during wartime.  Japanese Americans became subjects to great suspicion.