In a bold move to stem the tide of unwanted foreigners, President Woodrow Wilson has announced plans to prevent thousands of immigrants from setting foot on American soil. Last year, a staggering 20,000 individuals were turned back at Ellis Island, denied admission to the United States for various reasons. Many of these rejected immigrants had traveled thousands of miles, only to be met with heartbreak and disappointment upon arrival.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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