One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Zócalo Book Prize Shortlisted for the Arthur Ross Book Award Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice A “powerful and cogent” (Bethanne Patrick, Washington Post) account of the twentieth-century battle for immigration reform that set the stage for today’s roiling debates.

The idea of the United States as a nation of immigrants is at the core of the American narrative. But in 1924, Congress instituted a system of ethnic quotas so stringent that it choked off large-scale immigration for decades, sharply curtailing arrivals from southern and eastern Europe and outright banning those from nearly all of Asia.

In a riveting narrative filled with a fascinating cast of characters, from the indefatigable congressman Emanuel Celler and senator Herbert Lehman to the bull-headed Nevada senator Pat McCarran, Jia Lynn Yang recounts how lawmakers, activists, and presidents from Truman through LBJ worked relentlessly to abolish the 1924 law.

Through a world war, a refugee crisis after the Holocaust, and a McCarthyist fever, a coalition of lawmakers and activists descended from Jewish, Irish, and Japanese immigrants fought to establish a new principle of equality in the American immigration system. Their crowning achievement, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, proved to be one of the most transformative laws in the country’s history, opening the door to nonwhite migration at levels never seen before—and changing America in ways that those who debated it could hardly have imagined.

Framed movingly by her own family’s story of immigration to America, Yang’s One Mighty and Irresistible Tide is a deeply researched and illuminating work of history, one that shows how Americans have strived and struggled to live up to the ideal of a home for the “huddled masses,” as promised in Emma Lazarus’s famous poem.

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Discover the untold story of America's immigration battle with the fascinating book, "One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965." Winner of the prestigious Zócalo Book Prize and shortlisted for the Arthur Ross Book Award, this powerful narrative offers a riveting account of the fight for immigration reform that laid the groundwork for the contentious debates we face today. With a cast of compelling characters, author Jia Lynn Yang brings to life the tireless efforts of congressmen, activists, and presidents who fought to dismantle the discriminatory 1924 law.

Get ready to embark on a journey through history as you delve into the pages of "One Mighty and Irresistible Tide." The book sheds light on a pivotal moment in American immigration, revealing how the implementation of stringent ethnic quotas in 1924 drastically limited immigration from certain regions and banned arrivals from most of Asia. Against the backdrop of a world war, post-Holocaust refugee crisis, and a wave of McCarthyism, a coalition of lawmakers and activists, with roots tracing back to Jewish, Irish, and Japanese immigrants, united to overturn this discriminatory law.

Immerse yourself in the stories of courage, perseverance, and resilience that define America's fight for equality in immigration. "One Mighty and Irresistible Tide" showcases the remarkable achievements of those who championed change, leading to the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. This groundbreaking legislation forever transformed America, opening doors for nonwhite migration on an unprecedented scale. As author Jia Lynn Yang weaves in her own family's immigration tale, you'll truly grasp the significance of the ideal of a home for the "huddled masses," echoing the sentiments of Emma Lazarus's iconic poem.

Ready to uncover the profound impact of the 1924-1965 battle for immigration reform? Order your copy of "One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965" now and embark on a captivating journey through history. Gain a deeper understanding of how America's immigration system evolved, and witness the lasting effects of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. Don't miss out on this illuminating work of history that highlights the enduring pursuit of a nation that strives to uphold the promise of a home to all. Order now and be inspired.

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