One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965, Hardcover - Jia Lynn Yang

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Legislative History of American Immigration Policy, 1798-1965, Hardcover

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Publisher: Haymarket BooksAuthor(s): David CorreiaNumber of pages: 200Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 161 x 234 x 25Cover type: HardbackRedescope...

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Examines the goals and influence of U.S. policy towards Central America, and identifies supporters and opponents of this policy.

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