How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)
Quote #1
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities as defined in [...]. (5)
When the going gets tough, the tough get paranoid.
Quote #2
The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to provide for residents of any such area who are excluded therefrom, such transportation, food, shelter, and other accommodations as may be necessary, in the judgment of the Secretary of War or the said Military Commander, and until other arrangements are made, to accomplish the purpose of this order. (7)
They may have taken 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes, but at least they tried to make them feel at home. Okay, fine. A bottle of water and a tar-paper hut isn't exactly the Embassy Suites.
Quote #3
I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services. (10)
Here's some more of the accommodation talk. Why do you think it was so important for FDR to include this in his executive order?