FDR: “all enemies who have entered upon the territory of the United States…”

On the recordJuly 1, 1942

all enemies who have entered upon the territory of the United States should be promptly tried in accordance with the Law of War

Said by

Democratic · New York

Source

Proclamation 2561—Denying Certain Enemies Access to the Courts

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FDR: “all enemies who have entered upon the territory of the United States should be promptly tried in accordance with the Law…”