jan 17, 1907 - 1907-1908 Gentleman’s Agreement with Japan

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With a goal to reduce tensions between the two countries, the U.S. and Japan entered into an agreement in 1907 that hindered the migration of Japanese to the U.S. The U.S. would not restrict Japanese migration, but rather Japan would deny passports to laborers seeking to enter the U.S.

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