When the Emperor Was Divine: A Novel

What was Evacuation Order No. 19 in the Emperor Was Divine: A Novel and who signed it?

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Evacuation Order 19, also known as Evacuation Order 9066, was signed and implemented by Franklin Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. The order was issued after the attack on Pearl Harbor and authorized the evacuation and internment of all persons living on the West Coast, who might be considered a threat to national security.