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1960's
It is 1965. Immigrants from many countries are frustrated by racist immigration laws. The U.S. does not let in many immigrants from Asia or Africa but accepts a lot of people from Europe. President Johnson convinces Congress to change the law. Japanese and Chinese people can now come to America and become citizens. More immigrants from Latin America and Africa are also welcome. The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 says that the U.S. must accept a more equal number of immigrants from all countries. Many immigrant families are reunited in the U.S.
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Issue History: Immigration and Citizenship
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