Alien Quote by Olivia De Havilland
“I was naturalized right before Pearl Harbor. Nine days later, I would have been classified as an enemy alien. I might have been sent to a camp.”
About This Quote
She became a citizen just before WWII, then faced potential enemy alien classification and internment.
In simple terms: Naturalization preceded wartime suspicion and possible internment.
Understand how legal status can shift suddenly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wartime America
- immigration policy
- civil liberties
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you protect your rights today?
- What lessons does this history teach about vigilance?
Legal protections can be overridden in crises.