nov 25, 1882 - Chinese Exclusion Act
Description:
It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. In the spring of 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Chester A. Arthur. This act provided an absolute 10-year moratorium on Chinese labor immigration.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 25, 1882
Now
~ 143 years ago