Whom We Shall Welcome: Report of the President's Commission on Immigration and Naturalization: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

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LibriVox recording of Whom We Shall Welcome: Report of the President's Commission on Immigration and Naturalization by The President's Commission on Immigration and Naturalization. Read in English by volunteer readers. In 1952, Congress passed the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, which had many provisions objectionable to many Americans. President Truman vetoed it, but it was passed in June 1952 over the President's veto. President Truman established the President's Commission on Immigration and Naturalization [in September 1952]. He directed the Commission "to study and evaluate the immigration and naturalization policies of the United States" and to make recommendations "for such legislative, administrative, or other action as in its opinion may be desirable in the interest of the economy, security, and responsibilities of this country." This Report is the result of the Commission's study, and contains the recommendations for an immigration policy best suited, in its judgment, to the interests, needs, and security of the United States. "The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and Respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall wellcome to a participation of all our rights and priveleges, if by decency and propriety of conduct they appear to merit the enjoyment." George Washington, December 2, 1783. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 was superseded by a new immigration policy in 1965. - Summary modified from the text and by TriciaG NOTE: Written in the early 1950s, this report contains terms and attitudes not culturally acceptable today (such as using the term "colored" and "wetbacks").

Recording facts

• Recording title: Whom We Shall Welcome: Report of the President's Commission on Immigration and Naturalization
• Author credits: The President's Commission on Immigration and Naturalization
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 33
• Listed recording duration: 15:10:54

Catalogue topics

• history
• United States
• immigration
• naturalization
• policy

Opening tracks: first 24 of 33

1. 01 - Introduction — 12:42
2. 02 - Part 1: Americans Speak on Immigration. Chapter 1a: The Commission's Hearings — 26:38
3. 03 - Part 1, Chapter 1b — 26:24
4. 04 - Part 2: Immigration and the American Way of Life. Chapter 2a: Immigration and the American Economy — 45:44
5. 05 - Part 2, Chapter 2b — 33:26
6. 06 - Part 2, Chapter 3a: Immigration and Our Foreign Policy — 29:25
7. 07 - Part 2, Chapter 3b — 39:59
8. 08 - Part 2, Chapter 3c — 40:00
9. 09 - Part 3: A Unified Quota System. Chapter 4: The Annual Immigration Quota — 27:11
10. 10 - Part 3, Chapter 5: National Origins System—Background — 25:47
11. 11 - Part 3, Chapter 6: National Origins System—Assumptions — 22:59
12. 12 - Part 3, Chapter 7: National Origins System—Operation — 54:58
13. 13 - Part 3, Chapter 8: National Origins System—Suggestions to the Commission — 14:32
14. 14 - Part 3, Chapter 9: A Unified Quota System—The Commission's Recommendation — 18:59
15. 15 - Part 4: Administration of the Law. Chapter 10a: The Administrative Agency — 35:29
16. 16 - Part 4, Chapter 10b — 18:44
17. 17 - Part 4, Chapter 11a: Fair Hearing and Procedure — 24:41
18. 18 - Part 4, Chapter 11b — 27:04
19. 19 - Part 4, Chapter 11c — 24:53
20. 20 - Part 4, Chapter 11d — 15:54
21. 21 - Part 5: Other Major Aspects. Chapter 12a: The Admission of Aliens — 33:03
22. 22 - Part 5, Chapter 12b — 23:53
23. 23 - Part 5, Chapter 13a: The Deporation of Aliens — 27:05
24. 24 - Part 5, Chapter 13b — 20:38

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