Prior to mass removal, exclusion areas were described in civilian exclusion orders posted by Lieutenant General John DeWitt of the Western Defense Command. Civilian Exclusion Area No. 79 included a portion of South King County, Washington. Maps detailing the prohibited area were also posted.
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"Evacuation" instructions
Instructions for persons of Japanese ancestry preparing for mass removal.
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Instructions to all persons of Japanese Ancestry residing in Seattle, Washington between Madison Street and Yesler Street, and between 5th Avenue and 15th Avenue.
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Three Kinds of Japanese (January 20, 1943)
The Seattle Daily Times, January 20, 1943, p. 6
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Sentry Slays Jap Alien On Hawaii Beach (July 28, 1942)
The Seattle Daily Times, July 28, 1942, p. 8
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Half-Jap Youth Must Stand Trial (Spetember 3, 1942)
The Seattle Daily Times, September 3, 1942, p. 9
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Aliens in State To Be Moved -- Wallgren (February 2, 1942)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 2, 1942, p. 1
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New Order Clears All Japanese From City. Latest Evacuation Order Affects 1,098; Saturday Deadline For Removals; Pierce Area Included. (May 10, 1942)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 10, 1942, pp. 1, 2
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Japanese Here Obey Military Curfew Orders (March 28, 1942)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 28, 1942, p. 1
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