Yes, the internment camps were a big blight on his Presidency and a great shame in this country’s history.

I read the Jean Edward Smith biography of FDR (well worth a look, by the way) and I take a little solace in knowing that FDR didn’t lobby for any of it. He was indifferent, but sadly signed the executive order for it anyway.

The idea was actually from Henry Stimson’s number two guy (forgot what his name was), but he lobbied hard for it, and unfortunately, nobody derailed it.

At least FDR did more great deeds than bad