Western Defense Command (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Robert Colodny (illustrator). 1st Edition. 25 leaves : illustrations ; 21.6 cm. One of the last most most rare writings of the famous mystery authors. Only the slightest bit of wear.

Condition: Good. 1943, black cloth with gilt lettering. Text block firm and clean, binding tight, boards straight, no highlights or underlining. Previous library copy with usual markings/stickers or stamps. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. US veteran operated.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1943 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 668 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 668 De Witt, J. L. (John Lesesne), b. 1880,United States. Army. Western Defense Command,United States. Army. Army, 4th,United States. War Dept. General Staff.

[Japanese American][Internment][WWII] Broadside issued April 24, 1942 by the Western Defense Command enforcing Executive Order 9066 by the compulsory removal of Japanese Americans from a designated district of Los Angeles. The broadside directs "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien" to present themselves for relocation, initiating their forced transfer to government custody. This document dates to the first phase of the federal mass incarceration program that uprooted more than 120,000 Japanese Americans, approximately two-thirds of whom were United States citizens. Civilian Exclusion Order No. 41 Large format broadside. Western Defense Command and Fourth Army. San Francisco: U.S. Army, April 24, 1942. The notice mandates that a "responsible member of each family, and each individual living alone" report to a designated Civil Control Station between May 6 and May 7, 1942, and warns that failure to comply would result in criminal penalties under Public Law No. 503 and possible immediate apprehension. The text specifies the geographic boundaries of the exclusion zone within Los Angeles and outlines the administrative procedure for removal, including reporting instructions and compliance requirements. Typography is stark and formal, structured to convey federal authority and legal compulsion. Posted publicly in affected neighborhoods across California, Oregon, and Washington, exclusion orders such as this were a key part of the first phase of Japanese American mass incarceration. They introduced military command into neighborhood-level enforcement and a suspension of civil liberties for the West Coast Japanese immigrant population. The order is dated less than five months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when the U.S. was rapidly expanding federal emergency powers on the home front parallel to increasing involvement in WWII abroad. Minor edge wear and light toning consistent with age; text remains clear and fully legible. Overall near fine condition. A consequential artifact of wartime Japanese American incarceration.

[Japanese American][Internment][WWII] Civilian Exclusion Order No. 41 issued April 24, 1942 by the Western Defense Command ordered the removal of all persons of Japanese ancestry from a residential district of San Francisco during the early enforcement of Executive Order 9066. The broadside documents the administrative mechanisms used by the United States Army to carry out the mass removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans on the West Coast during World War II. Rare original broadside issued by the U.S. Army's Western Defense Command on April 24, 1942, ordering the forced removal of all Japanese Americans from a residential district of San Francisco. This Civilian Exclusion Order No. 41, issued under the authority of Lieutenant General J. L. DeWitt, marked a critical early phase of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The notice explicitly targets "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien," mandating that they report for relocation to a designated Civil Control Station at 1530 Buchanan Street, San Francisco California between May 6 and May 7, 1942. Failure to comply subjected individuals to "criminal penalties provided by Public Law No. 503" and potential "immediate apprehension and internment." The text of the broadside outlines the geographic boundaries of the designated exclusion zone within the city. The exclusion order mandates that a "responsible member of each family, and each individual living alone" report to authorities, initiating the logistical process for forced removal and confinement. The formality of the language, coupled with the blunt legal threat, highlights the bureaucratic efficiency with which civil liberties were stripped from a racially targeted population. This exclusion order reflects the broader federal program that uprooted and incarcerated over 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were legally U.S. citizens, primarily on the West Coast under the pretext of national security. Documents like this one were posted publicly in neighborhoods across California, Oregon, and Washington, providing official notice of impending forced removal. The stark typography and impersonal language belie the human devastation behind the policy. Complete and clean. Overall near fine condition. A historically significant artifact of wartime racial profiling and a sobering reminder of the fragility of constitutional protections during times of crisis. Rare in such well-preserved condition.

[Japanese Internment][WWII] Framed original broadside issued April 24, 1942 by the Western Defense Command enforcing Executive Order 9066 by the compulsory removal of Japanese Americans from a designated district of Los Angeles. The broadside directs "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien" to present themselves for relocation, initiating their forced transfer to government custody. This document dates to the first phase of the federal mass incarceration program that uprooted more than 120,000 Japanese Americans, approximately two-thirds of whom were United States citizens. Civilian Exclusion Order No. 41 Large format broadside framed. Western Defense Command and Fourth Army. San Francisco: U.S. Army, April 24, 1942. The notice mandates that a "responsible member of each family, and each individual living alone" report to a designated Civil Control Station between April 25 and April 26, 1942, and warns that failure to comply would result in criminal penalties under Public Law No. 503 and possible immediate apprehension. The text specifies the geographic boundaries of the exclusion zone within Los Angeles and outlines the administrative procedure for removal, including reporting instructions and compliance requirements. The exceptionally fast pace of mass incarceration is especially evident here, as the poster issued April 24 commands representatives to report immediately over the following two days for instruction, and mandates all Japanese and Japanese-Americans be vacated from the area by May 1, the following week. During this period, immigrants and citizens alike were suddenly ripped from their homes, schools, and jobs, forced to say good-bye to neighbors, loved ones, and pets, and pack whatever belongings were permitted by the U.S. government for internment of an indeterminate length of time. Posted publicly in affected neighborhoods across California, Oregon, and Washington, exclusion orders such as this were a key part of the first phase of Japanese American mass incarceration. They introduced military command into neighborhood-level enforcement and a suspension of civil liberties for the West Coast Japanese immigrant population. The order is dated less than five months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when the U.S. was rapidly expanding federal emergency powers on the home front parallel to increasing involvement in WWII abroad. Exhibiting some damage including folds, creases, pinholes and several small tears at edges with a some in the center, many have been repaired with acid-free archival tape en verso. No loss to paper. Overall good condition. A rare and historically significant artifact of wartime racial profiling and a sobering reminder of the fragility of constitutional protections during times of crisis.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1943. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 644, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 644 644.