jan 1, 1952 - Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 consolidates all immigration legislature and eliminates race as a factor of exclusion. quota system remains in place but still excludes people from the western hemisphere. immigration of any country is capped at ⅙ of 1% of the population based on the 1920 census.
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jan 1, 1952
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~ 74 years ago