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Suppression of Civil Liberties

Introduction and Setting

It is a calm, crispy Sunday evening at a White House dinner and following the events of

the day, the dissatisfied Eleanor chooses to speak out her mind in an attempt of convincing

president Franklin to invalidate the executive order authorizing the military to designate areas

and detain people based on race without prove of guilt.

Imposition of harsh approaches or perceived inhuman acts by the governments to retain

power creates spurs on the connotation of democracy. The subjection to brutality and

indiscriminate oppression is detrimental to peaceful co-existence and it is the foundation of

protests, riots, criticism and termination of international ties. Further consequential effects are

internal division dissension and treason which are the niceties of the democratic predicaments.

Suppression is relative, based on the judicious use of it. When considered in isolation noting the

concessions, improvements and qualifications the dissimilarity turns out to be crystal clear. The

president constitutionally has power to command military action preemptively against terrorism

(Gunneflo, Markus). Amidst government interests the security of the nation is the most

compelling.
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The Roosevelts

Characterized by a more demanding political apprehension, isolationism, hostility,

prejudice, discrimination of Jews alongside fear and hatred of immigrants, in manifestation of all

the federal decision-making powers entrusted with him aimed at ensuring solidity in resolution

and vitality in action, President Roosevelt on a regular basis consults Eleanor whose intellect and

viewpoint he values more, with regard to presidential matters. He alongside anti-Semites within

the state department denies Jews asylum as they are murdered in numbers, despite all this

bewildering nature, Eleanors smart, strong diplomatic, upright back, moral certitude and the

fight for equality and human rights in a meticulous manner serve as pillars for not only strength

but also reliance on by her scheming husband.

The Presidents Propositions

The military commission. The appointment of seven members to the military

commission is based on article 38 of war, title 10, section 1509, among them General R. McCoy

as the president. Prosecution is conducted by the Attorney General alongside the Judge Advocate

General. The defense counsel being headed by colonel Cassius and Kenneth Royall. The

commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday July 8th 1942 for trial of a number of

individuals. In addition, it is delegated the power to make rules and oversee proceedings and

make full, fair judgment. For a conviction to be passed, two thirds of the commission have to be

available (Woolley and Peters 17). Roosevelt is unable to dispense with anybody and has an

esteemed level of procrastination, as a result the hopeless and incompetent characterize his

disorderly administration. Surprisingly Roosevelt is in support of this as it gives him the benefit

of conflicting opinions.
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Indefinite Detention

John Lesesne Dewitt. He proposes the Japanese imprisonment that is hastened by the

notion that being stationed at California, Oregon and Washington they will collude and sabotage

the war moreover the effort. Absolute mistrust in the native born Japanese loyalty is evident. He

recommends centralization of authority within the FBI translating to the pursuit and seizure of

homes and premises without search and arrest warrants. In his letter to the office of the

commanding general he requests to proceed with the planned probe stating: evidence of some

Japanese in possession of heavy military paraphernalia and the desire to them in the event of

minimum suspicion, moreover it is clumsy to separate goats from sheep (District Court of the

Southern, U.S). Mr. Dewitt desires to hold hostage spy works in an effort to prevent collateral

damage in Monterey Bay, where every ship along the Columbia River has been exposed to a

maritime attack. He further proposes security to guarantee safety of production.

The Internment Camps. A poster is circulated declaring the evacuation of all the people

of Japanese ancestry with a deadline set to be Thursday May 7th 1942. (Dewitt, John Lesesne).

Evacuation destined for sixteen assembly centers begins after they cheerfully handle the paper

work, despite the joy they are forced to sell their property at a loss due to the limited time. The

concentration camps are located on fairgrounds and racetracks further complicating the situation

with overcrowding and insanity; they live in confined army barracks characterized by hot

malodorous hair emanating from the shared toilets alongside complete lack of privacy. In

addition, the newspapers containing rules, regulations and survey circulated have insignificant

information and are prohibitive of Japanese language, excluding later occasional language

attachments. Supervision of the papers denies criticism of the federal government. One feels like

an eagle whose wings have been clipped and caged considering the sight of the fence, living
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conditions and security guards all round (Sharp, Rebecca K). Despite the circumstances befalling

them the Japanese are full of optimism; designing the living quarters, expressing their opinions

through art and making publications.

Eleanor Roosevelt.

Seeking an Alternative. Winning the war wont be worthwhile if the old way of doing

things prevails. She insists on the basis of democracy-abroad being domestic. Eleanor desires not

working alone and so she involves civil rights leaders, a liberal spokesman and labor leaders in

search of social justice. Her consistent voice at the upper decision making levels and

uncompromising nature act as a critical leverage in the whole process. She shutters the

ceremonial role of the first lady and amazingly translates it to social reform by: testifying before

the congress committee writing a syndicate column and using her office for what she believes.

Considering the aftermaths of the first war the money spent on arms should be used to better

education and medication. (Goodwin, Doris Kearns).

Violations. The internment comes along with restriction of the Shinto religion, with

severe restriction on Buddhism and associated written materials. Secondly the freedom of speech

and press is denied. No communications are allowed in Japanese and the newspapers are

censored besides the assemblies are denied. Additionally, English is sanctioned to be the official

language. Another gross violation is the denial of the freedom to petition for redress, the War

Relocation Authority brands them trouble makers as they are kept in seclusion camps. Houses

and premises are searched by the FBI without search warrants taking away Japanese items. This

does not mark the culmination; in courts they are not allowed any representation; neither do they

have witnesses nor ability to antagonize with harsh witnesses. The military exposes them to

indefinite detention, something further violating the human rights entitled to every US citizen.
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These facts infuriate Eleanor who stands for the proper course of justice and equality to all.

(Ostgaard, Chris, et al.)

Pride, prejudice, Fame and oppression. This evacuation is motivated by the greed of

some special interest groups, triggered by race and prejudice the administration has done

relocation owing to impractical reasons among them: farmers in the quest for reduced or zero

competition, fear of political incapacitation especially after the Japanese attack the Pearl Harbor

and selfish pride of standing up against the minority and oppressing them to gain fame. Tribes

like the Nisei are denouncing their American Citizenship as younger impertinent children are the

only category allowed for leadership posts. (Foner, John, et al The Readers Companion to

American History Harcourt Publishing 1991).

The ultimate verdict

Boldness is not only about brevity and audacity but also the unrelenting desire to stand

for the right course of justice. Eleanor uses her husbands rigid nature through appropriate

institutions to ensure that refugees have an easier way into the country despite the stringent

immigration laws by working with charitable organizations and inexorable support to rescue

operations. Every US citizen is entitled to constitutional rights and freedom irrespective of race,

in an effort to promote democracy peace is essential too. She embraces harmony by supporting

women working outside and endorses their involvement in defense institutions. Further she

convinces the president to inaugurate a rational employment practices commission besides

pressing him to act on her issues and cautions on the Congresss attack on their programs.

Finally, as a heartfelt concern to the families of succumbed soldiers, she rewrites Mr. Franklins

letter to the soldiers, which in her opinion seems cold and unthoughtful.
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Works Cited

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District Court of the Southern, U.S. "Copy Of "Conference With General De Witt" At Office Of

Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command And Fourth Army;

January 4, 1942 (Docket Filing 39)." Catalog.Archives.Gov, 2017,

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World War II. Simon and Schuster, 2013.

Ostgaard, Chris. "Rights Violated To Japanese Americans." Online.Sfsu.Edu, 2017,

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Sharp, Rebecca K. "How An Eagle Feels When His Wings Are Clipped And Caged." National

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Woolley, Peters, John, Gerhad. "The American Presidency Project." Presidency.Ucsb, 2017,

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Terrorists and Nations Supporting Them." (2012).