Fearing Japanese, German, and Italian citizens in the United States, Roosevelt placed significant numbers of each of these groups in internment camps during World War II.

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While Roosevelt did authorize the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, significant numbers of German and Italian citizens were not placed in internment camps to the same extent. The internment primarily targeted those of Japanese descent.

Fearing Japanese, German, and Italian Citizens in the United States