A Nation of Nations

Tom Gjelten talked about his book A Nation of Nations, in which he speaks about the history and impact of the Immigration and Nationality Ac… read more

Tom Gjelten talked about his book A Nation of Nations, in which he speaks about the history and impact of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart-Celler Act. In his book, he reports that the nation’s immigrant population tripled in the fifty years since the act’s passage. He spoke with Marcela Garcia. close

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A Nation of Nations

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Program ID:
328701-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Nov 29, 2015 | 7:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 13, 2015 | 4:32am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Nov 29, 2015 | 7:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 05, 2015 | 9:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 13, 2015 | 4:32am EST | C-SPAN 2
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