Document Analysis: Exective Order 9066

1. What was the reasoning used to justify the issuance of Executive Order No. 9066? The reasoning was that there were threats of espionage, therefore to keep the country safe they issued this order.
2. Under what authority did President Roosevelt issue Executive Order No. 9066? Under the authority of being President of the United States and “Commander in Chief of the Army” President Roosevelt issues this order.
3. To whom did President Roosevelt designate authority to carry out the evacuation? President Roosevelt designates the Secretary of War and Military Commander to carry out the evacuation.
4. Give specific examples of the powers authorized by the President to be used in carrying out the Order. The President authorized powers to move people from certain regions in to “housing” and to enforce restrictions as they see fit, also helping with “medical aid, housing, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities and services.”