Shikata ga nai was a common phrase among Japanese Americans that means “it cannot be helped,” which referred to their social predicaments after Pearl Harbor was bombed (Wu 1345). Assorted important events that steered this transpired at that time. The internees all found ways to cope with the problem, though, such as playing baseball or creating art. Decades later, the government would compensate for their actions. Sending innocent people to internment camps is absolutely immoral and one of the worst things to do to another human being.
In February of 1942, President Roosevelt assented to Order 9066, which was the document to relocate Japanese Americans to internment camps (Slavick 34). Their excuse was “security reasons” when the real motive
In February of 1942, President Roosevelt assented to Order 9066, which was the document to relocate Japanese Americans to internment camps (Slavick 34). Their excuse was “security reasons” when the real motive