Refuge or Refusal: Turning Points in U.S. Immigration History

Authors

Museum of History and Holocaust Education

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Description

Five key moments emerge as turning points in U.S. immigration policy: 1790, 1882, 1924, 1948, and 1965. This exhibit explores the impact of these turning points and the factors that influenced them, from global conflicts and economic conditions to cultural trends and social aspirations.

Publication Date

12-19-2025

Keywords

Museum of History and Holocaust Education; MHHE; exhibit; traveling exhibit; history; immigration;