Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 (February 19, 1942), which authorized the mass internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; Pres. Harry S. Truman’s Executive Order 9981, which abolished racial segregation in the U.S. military; and Pres.

What are some examples of an executive order?

Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 (February 19, 1942), which authorized the mass internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; Pres. Harry S. Truman’s Executive Order 9981, which abolished racial segregation in the U.S. military; and Pres.

What are the three types of executive orders?

All three types of presidential documents—executive orders, proclamations, and certain administrative orders—are published in the Federal Register, the daily journal of the federal government that is published to inform the public about federal regulations and actions.