Diversity by Stedman Graham

Author:Stedman Graham
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Free Press
Published: 2006-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

1906

The San Francisco Earthquake destroys immigration records, freeing Chinese immigrants to claim U.S. citizenship.

Leaders

Despite many overt instances of discrimination and marginalization, the Asian American population has stepped forward to make a firm and lasting imprint on this country’s culture.

Daniel Inouye

Daniel K. Inouye, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, was the first American of Japanese descent to serve in the United States House of Representatives and Senate. As a second lieutenant, he led successful attacks on key artillery posts in Italy under heavy fire during World War II. His right arm was shattered by a grenade in the operations and later had to be amputated.

1917

A federal immigration law defines a geographic zone from which no immigrants can be accepted. It includes India and other Asian countries.

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