$300,000 O.K'd for Jap Probe

Title

$300,000 O.K'd for Jap Probe

Subject

House of Representatives Fifth column Justice Dept. Carter, Rep. Rankin, Rep. Costello, Rep. Japanese American Internment Evacuation

Description

The U.S. House of Representatives appropriated $300,000 for a probe of Japanese activity on the West Coast because of fears of fifth column activity and sabotage.

Date

2/18/1942

Type

INT 5 _ O5

Identifier

1900.5534

Collection