Hinckley Library

Executive Order Documents

U.S. Executive Order No. 9066

A presidential executive order issued during World War II by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, using his authority as Commander-in-Chief to exercise war powers. The order authorized the Secretary of War to prescribe military areas. Executive Order 9066 was rescinded by Gerald Ford on April 19, 1976.
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U.S. Executive Order No. 9102

Established the War Relocation Authority in the Executive Office of the President and defined its functions and duties.
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Project Contents

Heart Mountain Preservation Project
About the Project
Documents: U.S. Executive Orders
History of Heart Mountain Relocation Center by M. Mackey
Ethel Ryan Collection Photos
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