600 Axis Aliens Held by Gov't. in Raids Reaching 4 Coast States

Title

600 Axis Aliens Held by Gov't. in Raids Reaching 4 Coast States

Subject

Aliens, enemy Fifth column Warren, Earl FBI

Description

Approximately 600 enemy aliens had been rounded up in sweeps by officials in an effort to prevent any fifth column activity. Attorney General Earl Warren of California reported that Japanese aliens were living in proximity to aircraft factories and military bases, and these areas had been raided for suspicious activity.

Date

02 /00/42

Type

INT 5 _ A95

Identifier

1900.5585

Collection