Following the US’s involvement in World War 2, President FDR changed the lives of millions of military-aged men and women in America. Many of these men and women were selected to fight in the war against the Axis powers. Not only on the front lines, but on the homefront as well. Many women were employed in nursing and making weapons for the war. Similarly, African Americans were given this new sense of importance as they were given the opportunity to fight for their country. On a more somber note, due to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans were met with uneasiness toward their Japanese citizens. This resulted in the creation of internment camps, to prevent potential spies and treason.
In these changes to American society, new precedents,…show more content… In Doc 1, an example of the change made to American society is FDR’s draft policy. This selection process made all military-aged people susceptible to being drafted for the war. (1) The draft policy required young men to register for military service, and it played a crucial role in mobilizing the nation's resources and manpower for the war effort. This policy not only affected the lives of countless individuals, but also brought about a sense of unity and patriotism among the American people. This policy ultimately changed men's lives, seeing as they could be sent to a foreign country to fight and potentially die for the greater good. Another important aspect of the domestic changes during World War II was the establishment of Japanese internment camps. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, there was widespread fear and suspicion towards Japanese Americans. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, many Japanese Americans were put into internment camps. Often times these camps were in horrible condition, as seen in Doc 2 Ted Nakashima, an internee notes that the camps had no fresh meat or vegetables, and the prisoners were often under heavy watch by armed guards. As a
