It was this date in 1917, that the Immigration Bill of 1917 was passed by Congress. They overrode President Woodrow Wilson’s veto by more than a two-thirds majority. Immigration was not forbidden, but the “undesirables” were forbidden from entry. In other words, no homosexuals, Asians, nor physically or mentally deficient persons. I’m so glad that is no longer something that keeps people out of this country. I just wish that true immigration reform would occur today.
More info:
http://famousdaily.com/history/congress-passes-immigration-act.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_Act_of_1917
http://library.uwb.edu/guides/USimmigration/1917_immigration_act.html
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