jan 1, 1882 - Chinese Exclusion Act
Description:
In 1882, Congress barred Chinese immigration for ten year. In 1892 Congress extended this act for another 10 years. In 1902 Congress barred immigration indefinitely. I wasn't until 1943 that this law was finally repealed.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1882
Now
~ 143 years ago