Forbidden citizens : Chinese exclusion and the U.S. Congress : a legislative history
Title
Forbidden citizens : Chinese exclusion and the U.S. Congress : a legislative history
Subject
Chinese Americans 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act Immigration Laws Legislation
Description
"Described as 'one of the most vulgar forms of barbarism,' by Rep. John Kasson (R-IA) in 1882, a series of laws passed by the United States Congress between 1879 and 1943 resulted in prohibiting the Chinese as a people from becoming U.S. citizens. Forbidden Citizens recounts this long and shameful legislative history."
Creator
Gold, Martin B.
Publisher
TheCapitol.Net
Date
2012
Type
KF4845 .G65
Identifier
2003.500.4455