President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which substantially changed U.S. immigration policy toward non-Europeans. Johnson made a point of signing the legislation near the base of the Statue of Liberty, which had long stood as a symbol of welcome to immigrants. Lower Manhattan can be seen in the background. (Lyndon B. Johnson Library Collection/Yoichi R. Okamoto)
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United Filipino Club of Seattle University and the Filipino American National Historical Society
proudly present a reception and program to commemorate the
50th Anniversary of the
U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Act of 1965
In recognition of Filipino Americans and their families who arrived after the enactment of this important immigration law that transformed and enriched our communities nationwide.
Where: Campion Towers, Seattle University
When: Saturday, October 16, 2015
Time: TBD
Ticket Price: TBD
This annual celebration also marks October as Filipino American National History Month.