Historical Events tagged with "internment"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Civil Liberties Act Signed by Reagan

August 10th, 1988 36 years ago

President Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided reparations to Japanese Americans who had been interned during World War II. This legislation offered a formal acknowledgment of past wrongs and included compensation of $20,000 to eligible individuals. A key motive was to recognize the injustice faced by Japanese Americans, ensuring that such violations of civil rights would not occur again.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Congress Condemns Japanese American Internment

February 24th, 1983 42 years ago

A special commission of the United States Congress presented findings regarding the unjust internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This formally recognized the wartime actions against these citizens as a grave injustice driven by wartime fear rather than any proven wrongdoing. The commission's report highlighted the government's failure to uphold civil liberties and called for reparations to the affected individuals and families.

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Politics & Government

Rescinding of Relocation Order for Japanese Americans

February 19th, 1976 49 years ago

President Gerald Ford rescinded Executive Order 9066, which had authorized the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This proclamation was a significant step in acknowledging the injustices and civil rights violations faced by Japanese Americans during their forced relocation to internment camps. Ford's Proclamation 4417 sought to reaffirm the importance of civil liberties and the mistakes made in the past against American citizens based on ethnicity and race.

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Politics & Government

Bloody Sunday Shooting in Derry

January 30th, 1972 53 years ago

British paratroopers opened fire on a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in the deaths of 13 demonstrators and injuring many others. The march was organized to protest against internment without trial, a deeply contentious policy affecting many in Northern Ireland. The violence erupted despite the peaceful intentions of the participants, leading to widespread outrage and a significant escalation of the conflict known as The Troubles.

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Politics & Government

Operation Demetrius and Mass Arrests in Northern Ireland

August 9th, 1971 53 years ago

In Northern Ireland, British authorities initiated Operation Demetrius, which involved the mass arrest and internment without trial of suspected members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA). The operation sparked widespread unrest, leading to significant riots, protests, and the dislocation of thousands from their homes. The initiative aimed to suppress the escalating violence associated with the conflict but resulted in further tensions and societal divisions.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Reversal of Japanese-Canadian Internment Policy

April 1st, 1949 75 years ago

The Government of Canada officially repealed the internment of Japanese Canadians, which had been enforced during World War II. Following the war, Japanese Canadians faced significant challenges, including loss of property and community disruption. The repealing marked a crucial step in recognizing the injustices committed against this community. This change in policy opened avenues for reparation discussions and laid groundwork for future civil rights movements in Canada.

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Military & Warfare

Liberation of Los Baños Internment Camp

February 23rd, 1945 80 years ago

The 11th Airborne Division, alongside Filipino guerrillas, reached the Los Baños internment camp where 2,147 captives, including Americans and other nationals, had been held by Japanese forces since 1942. The operation began at dawn, with parachute drops and ground assaults, resulting in a swift and effective rescue of the captives. This mission was notably hailed by General Colin Powell as a prime example of airborne operations.

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Military & Warfare

Liberation of Santo Tomas Internment Camp

February 4th, 1945 80 years ago

The Santo Tomas Internment Camp, located in Manila, was liberated by American forces, primarily the 1st Cavalry Division. This camp had been a prison for thousands of American and Filipino civilians since its establishment by Japanese forces. The liberation marked a significant moment in the broader context of World War II in the Pacific, as many internees had suffered severe hardships during their captivity. The operation involved overcoming Japanese defenses and securing the camp area to free the internees, who celebrated their newfound freedom amid the fighting.

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Politics & Government

Supreme Court Upholds Japanese American Incarceration

December 18th, 1944 80 years ago

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of the federal government in Korematsu v. United States, confirming the legality of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This decision supported President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced relocation and incarceration of approximately 120,000 individuals of Japanese descent, including many U.S. citizens. The ruling was based on national security concerns following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.

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