American Asiatic Association Resolution

DESCRIPTION
A resolution dated March 16, 1944 proposed by Vernon L. Whitney of the American Asiatic Association. The resolution was voted for and adopted on March 15, 1944. The Association resolved to recommend to the United States Congress that the U.S. immigration laws be amended to allow the people of India to be admitted to the U.S. on a quota basis similar to the citizens of other countries.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: March 16, 1944
Language: English
Location: India House, 1 Hanover Square, New York, NY

PROVENANCE
Holding Institution: National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.
Collection: U.S. Senate Committee on Immigration Bill Files
Folder: S.1595, Committee on Immigration, SEN 78A-E1, Box 57
Digitizer: Anu Kasarabada
Item History: 2015-10-05 (created); 2016-06-10 (modified)

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