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"American Refugees" pamphlet opposing the evacuation of the Japanese citizens on the basis of race, 1942

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The pamphlet, authored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation members, traces the history of anti-Japanese sentiment in the United States and criticizes the evacuation order for its reliance on racial prejudice. The pamphlet includes an open letter to President Roosevelt which states "The public opinion which prompted and supported your order seems... United States
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1942
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text
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Digital Public Library of America
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University of Washington
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