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Dive into 'One Mighty and Irresistible Tide,' a compelling historical narrative by Jia Lynn Yang that explores America's immigration story. This insightful book delves into the pivotal changes in U.S. immigration policy, particularly the impact of the 1924 Immigration Act, which created harsh ethnic quotas and fundamentally altered America's identity as a melting pot. Yang illustrates the relentless fight led by lawmakers, activists, and diverse communities, including those descended from Jewish, Irish, and Japanese immigrants, who strived for equality and reform in the immigration system. This engaging account not only highlights key figures, such as Emanuel Celler and Herbert Lehman, but also connects their struggles to broader historical events like World War II and the Holocaust. Discover the significance of the transformative 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act that opened the door for nonwhite migration, reshaping America in unprecedented ways. Packed with rich narratives and extensive research, 'One Mighty and Irresistible Tide' offers a poignant reminder of the continual quest for the American ideal of welcoming the 'huddled masses.' Whether you are a history buff or seeking to understand the complexities of immigration, this brand new book, published by W W Norton & Company in 2021, is a must-read. Please note: Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks.'
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867527
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336
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The idea of the United States as a nation of immigrants is at the core of the American narrative. But in 1924, Congress instituted a system of ethnic quotas so stringent that it choked off large-scale immigration for decades, sharply curtailing arrivals from southern and eastern Europe and outright banning those from nearly all of Asia. In a riveting narrative filled with a fascinating cast of characters, from the indefatigable congressman Emanuel Celler and senator Herbert Lehman to the bull-headed Nevada senator Pat McCarran, Jia Lynn Yang recounts how lawmakers, activists, and presidents from Truman through LBJ worked relentlessly to abolish the 1924 law.
Through a world war, a refugee crisis after the Holocaust, and a McCarthyist fever, a coalition of lawmakers and activists descended from Jewish, Irish, and Japanese immigrants fought to establish a new principle of equality in the American immigration system. Their crowning achievement, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, proved to be one of the most transformative laws in the country's history, opening the door to nonwhite migration at levels never seen before?and changing America in ways that those who debated it could hardly have imagined. Framed movingly by her own family's story of immigration to America, Yang's One Mighty and Irresistible Tide is a deeply researched and illuminating work of history, one that shows how Americans have strived and struggled to live up to the ideal of a home for the ?huddled masses,? as promised in Emma Lazarus's famous poem.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867527
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336
Description:
The idea of the United States as a nation of immigrants is at the core of the American narrative. But in 1924, Congress instituted a system of ethnic quotas so stringent that it choked off large-scale immigration for decades, sharply curtailing arrivals from southern and eastern Europe and outright banning those from nearly all of Asia. In a riveting narrative filled with a fascinating cast of characters, from the indefatigable congressman Emanuel Celler and senator Herbert Lehman to the bull-headed Nevada senator Pat McCarran, Jia Lynn Yang recounts how lawmakers, activists, and presidents from Truman through LBJ worked relentlessly to abolish the 1924 law.
Through a world war, a refugee crisis after the Holocaust, and a McCarthyist fever, a coalition of lawmakers and activists descended from Jewish, Irish, and Japanese immigrants fought to establish a new principle of equality in the American immigration system. Their crowning achievement, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, proved to be one of the most transformative laws in the country's history, opening the door to nonwhite migration at levels never seen before?and changing America in ways that those who debated it could hardly have imagined. Framed movingly by her own family's story of immigration to America, Yang's One Mighty and Irresistible Tide is a deeply researched and illuminating work of history, one that shows how Americans have strived and struggled to live up to the ideal of a home for the ?huddled masses,? as promised in Emma Lazarus's famous poem.