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Although Chinese have been in Canada for over 200 years, the Head Tax has been a sad chapter of Canadian history which had not been addressed officially until 2006.
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924, and its impact on immigration to the United States.
After World War I, the U.S. government was ill prepared to combat communism. During the "Big Red Scare," patriotic organizations took, sometimes extralegal, action.
The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a law that would help same-sex couples in the US, was introduced to the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 12.
The dark side of Ellis Island differs from the vision of immigrants arriving in a land of freedom. The facility also detained thousands of undesirables.
The main immigration center admitted about 15 million newcomers in 62 years, and today more than 100 million Americans can trace their ancestry to those immigrants.
Currently, as the demand for appetizing, stronger-flavored and more authentic regional food swells up, consumption of Indian meals is also being engorged by the day.
Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson's illustrious career included receiving the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize and becoming Prime Minister of Canada.
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