Historical Photograph: Chinese Exclusion Act- Impact on Chinese Immigrants

Chinese Exclusion Act

Historical Photograph: Chinese Exclusion Act- Impact on Chinese Immigrants

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Historical Photograph

The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) features a photo gallery that highlights the impact that the Chinese Exclusion Act, and subsequent exclusionary laws, had on Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans. A brief description and contributor information are providing under each photo.

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